The four-day Rupayan Armed Forces Day Cup Golf Tournament concluded in a festive atmosphere at the scenic Jalshiri Golf Club in the capital. Sponsored by Rupayan Group, the inaugural edition of the event saw remarkable participation, drawing nearly 600 golfers and awarding prizes across 19 competitive categories, along with an additional special recognition award.
The closing and prize-giving ceremony took place on Saturday (22 November), attended by distinguished guests, senior military officials, sports personalities and representatives of Rupayan Group.
The chief guest, Major General A.K.M. Rezaul Majid (Retd.), the founding President of Jalshiri Golf Club, praised the club’s rapid transformation from a conceptual plan to an elite golfing destination. He reflected on its early development—land filling, tree planting, and green-field creation—crediting the combined effort of the initiating team.
Rupayan Group Co-Chairman Mahir Ali Khan Ratul was present as special guest. In his address, he highlighted Rupayan’s long-standing commitment to sports:
“From football and hockey to cricket, and now golf—Rupayan has always supported the country’s sporting landscape. Jalshiri Golf Club’s green environment is exceptional, and we are pleased to be part of this initiative. Our involvement will continue.”
He added that Rupayan has already delivered major development projects, including the country’s first satellite town in Narayanganj and the landmark Rupayan City Uttara, welcoming all to visit these model communities.
Other attendees included senior members of Rupayan Group, advisors, former military officers, renowned sports figures and media representatives.
Tournament Highlights
With its beautiful natural layout, Jalshiri Golf Club attracted both experienced and emerging golfers. Many participants noted the club’s appealing environment as a key reason for joining the tournament.
Earlier in the morning, the event was inaugurated by Major General Md Hasanuzzaman, the current President of Jalshiri Golf Club, alongside Mahir Ali Khan Ratul. Hasanuzzaman thanked Rupayan Group for sponsoring the tournament and noted their role in advancing several Jalshiri projects. He expressed confidence that the partnership will continue.
The chief guest emphasised the positive social impact of such sporting activities, adding that golf helps young people break away from excessive screen-time and develop discipline, concentration and healthy habits.
Rupayan Group reaffirmed its commitment to supporting future editions of the tournament as well as the continued infrastructural development of Jalshiri and surrounding areas.