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DHAKA, April 23, 2026 (BSS) – A marathon titled “Beautiful Bangladesh Run Season-2” will be held at Hatirjheel on Saturday to promote Bangladesh’s tourism and aviation sectors through a major public participation event.

The run will begin at 6:00 am from Police Plaza, featuring a 7.5-kilometre competitive race and a 2-kilometre fun run.

Nearly 1,000 runners, including professionals from various sectors as well as members of the country’s aviation and tourism industries, are expected to participate.

State Minister for Civil Aviation and Tourism M. Rashiduzzaman Millat will attend as chief guest and distribute prizes among the winners.

The event is being organised by the Aviation and Tourism Journalists Forum of Bangladesh (ATJFB).

ATJFB president Tanzim Anwar disclosed the details at a press conference held at a city hotel in the capital on Thursday.

“We want to highlight the promising sectors of tourism and aviation through this mega event. Previously, ATJFB organised several successful tourism festivals as part of its social commitment. This run is a continuation of those efforts,” he said.

ATJFB General Secretary Baten Biplob and Joint Secretary General and Race Director Shafiullah Sumon also briefed journalists on various aspects of the programme.

Rhythm Group is the title sponsor of the event, while Bangladesh Tourism Board has joined as a supporting partner alongside US-Bangla Airlines, NOVOAIR and Air Astra.

Rhythm Group Managing Director Md. Shohag Hossain, Deputy Managing Director Abhir Hossain, US-Bangla Airlines General Manager (Public Relations) and Dhaka Post Editor Md. Kamrul Islam, and NOVOAIR Director (Sales and Marketing) Sohel Majid were present at the press briefing, among others. 

Shohag Hossain said Rhythm Group was also associated with last year’s edition and hoped the organisers would arrange an international run next year.