RAJSHAHI,– Bangabandhu Goldcup T-20 Cricket Tournament began amid a colorful ceremony here today.

Rajshahi Divisional Cricketers Association is hosting the tournament at Shaheed AHM Kamaruzzaman Divisional Stadium aimed at generating new more national standard cricketers.

Rajshahi Mayor AHM Khairuzzaman Liton as chief guest rolled out the tournament through releasing balloons before a large number of cricketers and other cricket-loving people this morning.

Rajshahi Metropolitan Police Commissioner Abu Kalam Siddique and former captains of National Cricket Team Khaled Mahmud Sujan and Khaled Masud Pilot were present at the opening ceremony.

According to the sources concerned, a total of six teams are taking part in the tournament where 29 matches will be held. The teams are: Kumarpara Riders, Fighter Rajshahi, Shaheed Shamsul Alam Smrity Sangsad, MA Auto Bricks, Bangla Track Cricket Academy and MS Adventures.

National team players Farhad Reja, Junayed Siddiqui, Jahurul Islam, Sabbir Hossain Rumman, Sazammul Islam and Saklain Sajib are playing in the tournament.