Zia Inter-University Cricket Competition begins tomorrow with 32 universities aiming to promote sports and professionalism. Photo : BSS

DHAKA, Jan 8, 2026 (BSS) - The Zia Inter-University Cricket Competition, featuring the participation of 32 universities, will begin tomorrow (Friday) at the City Club Ground in the capital.

Organised by Jatiyotabadi Kriradol, the tournament will be held in the T10 format, according to a press release.

In this connection, a press conference was held at the City Club Ground in Mirpur today (Thursday).

Tamim Iqbal, the tournament's brand ambassador and former captain of the Bangladesh national cricket team, was present at the press conference.

Jatiyotabadi Kriradol Convener Niaz Murshed and its Member Secretary and Tournament Committee Chairman Zahed Parvez Chowdhury were also present.

The tournament's Chief Adviser, BNP Sports Affairs Secretary, Dhaka North BNP Convener and former national football team captain Aminul Haque, unveiled the tournament trophy as the chief guest after the press conference.

Speaking as the chief guest, Aminul Haque said, "If BNP forms the government, positive changes will be brought to society through sports in the future of Bangladesh. Players will be brought under the umbrella of professionalism. Party Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman's plan will be implemented one hundred percent, and the country's youth, as well as the country itself, will be taken forward."

The speakers expressed hope that the first-ever Zia Inter-University Cricket Competition would set a positive example in the country's sports arena and become a regular event in the future.