The Bangladesh Ethnosport team achieved notable success at the Tuguzkumalak and Mangala Asian Cup 2025, held in Ankara, Turkey, from December 16 to 22. Competing in the open category, Bangladeshi player Md. Rezaul Karim Molla secured third place, marking a significant milestone for the nation in the traditional mind-sport arena.

The event featured participants from Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan, Russia, and Mongolia, making it a highly competitive and prestigious tournament. The opening ceremony was attended by Ankara’s Sincan District Governor Levent Kilik and Mayor Murat Eras, while dignitaries including Bangladeshi diplomat Dr. Muhammad Shahanur Alam and international federation officials joined the award ceremony. The three-member Bangladesh delegation was led by Md. Al Mamun, president of the International Ethnosport Bangladesh Association.

Observers believe this achievement will enhance Bangladesh’s reputation in global ethnosport competitions and inspire greater participation in future international events, promoting the country’s cultural and intellectual sporting heritage.