Bangladesh, June 18 -- The tournament, held in collaboration with the Bangladesh Chess Federation, was named after Mian Sultan Khan, the legendary Pakistani chess player who won the British Chess Championship three times, read a press release from the embassy.

Advisor to the Prime Minister of Bangladesh Dr. Mahdi Amin attended the event as the chief guest. Participants included diplomats, professionals, national chess players, students, and chess enthusiasts, reflecting the growing popularity of chess in Bangladesh.

Speaking at the event, Dr. Amin said sports such as cricket and chess serve as important bridges between the peoples of Bangladesh and Pakistan. He appreciated the efforts of the Pakistan High Commission and the Bangladesh ...