Women's Cricket tournament begins on Thursday

On the occasion of Festival of Youth 2025, Women's Cricket tournament will begin on Thursday at Dhanmondi Sultana Kamal Women's Sports Complex in the capital.

Former national women's team cricketer Panna Ghosh and Sathira Jakir Jessi, umpire and former national cricketer, will formally inaugurate the two-day meet, said a press release on Wednesday.

Youth and Sports Secretary Rezaul Maksud Jahedi is expected to present in the closing ceremony on Friday (Feb 14) as the chief guest and distribute the prizes.

National Sports Council Secretary Md Aminul Islam, NDC, and Md Nazmul Abedin Fahim, chairman of cricket operation and women's wing and director of Bangladesh Cricket Board, will present as special guests on the ocassion.

A total of 60 players of four teams will take part in the event, organised by Bangladesh Women's Sports Association.