First division hockey league inaugurated 

 
Bangladesh Air Force Chief and Bangladesh Hockey Federation (BHF) president Air Chief Marshal Hasan Mahmood Khan inaugurated the first division hockey league at the Maulana Bhashani National Hockey Stadium in Dhaka on Saturday, officially bringing the competition back to the domestic calendar after a three-year hiatus.

The league was last held in 2022, and its return has brought renewed enthusiasm among the country's hockey fraternity, particularly players and clubs who have been without the regular competitive platform offered by the First Division.

Speaking at the inauguration ceremony, Hasan Mahmood Khan expressed hope that domestic hockey leagues would be organised regularly and consistently. He thanked the Bangladesh Government for taking timely initiatives to advance the country's sporting sector and urged hockey clubs and sponsors to come forward to help sustain domestic competitions.

The BHF president also called on the players to maintain fair play and discipline throughout the competition before formally declaring the league open.

A total of 11 clubs are taking part in this year's competition: Wari Club, Hockey Dhaka United, PWD SC, Combined SC, Mukto Bihango Tarun Sangha, Bachelors SC, Farashganj SC, Shishu Kishor Sangha, Dhaka Wanderers Club, Rayer Bazar SC and Dhaka Young Star Club. Senior officials of the Bangladesh Air Force and BHF, representatives of the participating clubs and players attended the inauguration ceremony.