Diplomatic Correspondent: The High Commission for Pakistan in Dhaka hosted the 3rd Mian Sultan Khan Chess Tournament on Thursday. The event was organized in collaboration with the Bangladesh Chess Federation to honor Pakistani chess legend Mian Sultan Khan, a three-time British Chess Champion. Advisor to the Prime Minister of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh Dr. Mahdi Amin was the chief guest on the occasion. The event saw an impressive participation of more than 200 chess players from diverse backgrounds, including diplomats, professionals, national chess players of Bangladesh, students, and chess enthusiasts, reflecting Bangladesh’s deep passion for the game.

Speaking on the occasion Dr. Mahdi Amin said that sports like cricket and chess tie both the countries and will bring them together. Appreciating the efforts of Pakistan High Commission and Bangladesh Chess Federation in organizing the event, he added that this collaboration between Pakistan and Bangladesh will continue in future as well.

High Commissioner of Pakistan Imran Haider expressed his gratitude to the Government of Bangladesh and the Bangladesh Chess Federation for their support in organizing the tournament. He extended his sincere thanks to Dr. Mahdi Amin for sparing his time and attending the event.The High Commissioneraddedthat itwas through such collaborative, healthy and competitive platforms that we can actively explore avenues of people-to-people linkages, bonds of friendship and brotherhood between Pakistan and Bangladesh.Both Dr. Mahdi Amin andthe High Commissioner congratulated the winner and top performers of the tournament. The High Commissioner also thanked the diplomats, grandmasters, international masters, officials of the Bangladesh Chess Federation, media representatives, and other participants for their presence and contribution to the success of the event.

At the end, Dr. Mahdi Aminand the High Commissioner distributed certificates, medals, prize money and trophies among the winners and position holders of the tournament.