TBT REPORT

The Standard Chartered Cup 2025 wrapped up with a thrilling finale, crowning Fakir Fashion Limited as this year’s champion after an exciting showdown with BAT. The five-a-side tournament, one of Standard Chartered Bangladesh’s flagship annual sporting events, brought together leading corporate teams for a full day of competitive action and camaraderie.

Now in this year’s edition, the SC Cup featured 12 top-tier corporate teams, reinforcing the Bank’s continued efforts to promote sportsmanship, teamwork, and inter-institutional bonding.

Participating organizations included Abul Khair Group, British American Tobacco Bangladesh, British Council, Coca-Cola Bangladesh Beverages Ltd., Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Ltd., Fakir Fashion Ltd., IDLC, Incepta Pharmaceuticals Ltd., PRAN Group, Robi Axiata PLC, Square Group, and Summit Group.

The tournament also celebrated outstanding individual performances. Mohammad Abir Hossain was awarded Player of the Final; Moinul Islam Akash secured both Top Scorer and Golden Boot; Bahauddin was named Best Goalkeeper and received the Golden Gloves; and Hasibul Islam Porosh earned the title of Man of the Tournament.

As champions, Fakir Fashion will enjoy an exclusive visit to Anfield, the historic home of Liverpool Football Club (LFC), where they will have the opportunity to watch a Liverpool match live. The reward is facilitated through Standard Chartered’s longstanding global partnership with LFC, further highlighting the Bank’s commitment to bringing unique international experiences to its stakeholders.

Naser Ezaz Bijoy, Chief Executive Officer, Standard Chartered Bangladesh, said: “I want to extend a big congratulations to all the participants for their enthusiasm and commitment. This tournament was not only about who wins, but also about fun and friendship, and our valued relationship with our clients. I continue to be extremely proud of our partnership with Liverpool Football Club and look forward to hearing from our winners about their experience at Anfield. Congratulations once again to everyone involved, and especially to Fakir Fashion on winning the title.”

Fakir Kamruzzaman, Managing Director of Fakir Fashion ltd., said: “Claiming the Standard Chartered Cup 2025 is a moment of great pride for us. Our determination and effort were key to this victory. The journey has been amazing, packed with challenges and cherished memories. We are excitedly anticipating our trip to Anfield, and we’re grateful to Standard Chartered for organizing an event that brings corporate teams together through sportsmanship.”

Over the years, Standard Chartered Bangladesh has successfully hosted seven previous editions of the SC Cup, offering a platform for corporate professionals to strengthen bonds, improve their football skills, and celebrate their shared passion for the sport. Previous champions include United Group, Grameenphone, Bangla Trac, Robi, and Youth Group.

Standard Chartered has been a proud partner of Liverpool Football Club (LFC) since 2010. This global partnership reflects a shared commitment to excellence, community engagement, and fostering connections across diverse cultures. Standard Chartered Cup is one of the notable initiatives under this partnership that brings together clients, staff, and stakeholders to celebrate their shared passion for football while promoting teamwork and community spirit.