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RAJSHAHI, Sept 11, 2026 (BSS) - The 'Arafat Rahman Koko Memorial Football Tournament 2026' was held today at the Shiroil Colony School ground in Rajshahi Metropolitan City.

Shiroil Colony Jubo Samaj hosted the day-long tournament.
 
In the final of the tournament this afternoon, SM Trading clinched the championship title defeating Arafat Rahman Koko Smriti Parishad.

Attending as chief guest, Rajshahi City Corporation (RCC) Administrator Mahfuzur Rahman Riton distributed prizes among the players of the champion and runner-up teams.
 
Riton said the government led by Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has taken various steps to encourage youths to take sports as profession.

The administrator also highlighted various initiatives including construction of playgrounds and arrangements of events to develop sports in Rajshahi.

"Development of sports can keep young people away from drugs and prevent social degradation," said Riton.

Addressing the dengue outbreak, he sought cooperation from all quarters to combat the mosquito-borne disease.

The RCC administrator noted Prime Minister Tarique Rahman will inaugurate a nationwide three-month-long programme tomorrow to combat the mosquito-borne disease.

The program was presided over by Monirul Islam Jony, Member Secretary of Chandrima Thana BNP.

Former Commissioner of Ward No. 19 and former President of Shah Makhdum Thana BNP Moniruzzaman Sharif, Convener of Chandrima Thana BNP Faizul Haque Fahim and social worker Wasim Khan were special guests.