AIUB’s Historic Bronze Finish at the Bangladesh National Basketball Championship 2025 | AIUB
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AIUB’s Historic Bronze Finish at the Bangladesh National Basketball Championship 2025 | AIUB
Published Date
23
November
2025
Sunday
AIUB’s Historic Bronze Finish at the Bangladesh National Basketball Championship 2025
Events Date:
October
28
Year:
2025
Organized By:
Bangladesh Basketball Federation
Venue:
Jashore and Chattogram
Bangladesh National Basketball Championship 2025 concluded with a proud milestone for AIUB, as the team secured a well-deserved bronze medal in their first-ever appearance on the national stage.
This year’s championship featured a strong field of twelve teams divided into four groups, with the group stage held in Jashore. The participating teams included AIUB, BRAC University, BKSP, Jahangirnagar University, Daffodil International University, BUET, Chattogram DSA, Jashore DSA, Rajshahi DSA, Bangladesh Navy, and Bangladesh Air Force. With competitive teams, the tournament showcased some of the finest basketball talent in the country.
AIUB advanced to the final round in Chattogram, where only six teams qualified: AIUB, Daffodil International University, Chattogram DSA, Rajshahi DSA, Bangladesh Navy, and Bangladesh Air Force. Every match in the final round was closely contested. Bangladesh Navy secured first place, while AIUB and Bangladesh Air Force finished level on points for second. Based on the head-to-head result, Bangladesh Air Force moved to the final alongside Bangladesh Navy, placing AIUB in third position.
Earning the bronze medal in such a competitive lineup and in their debut appearance is a significant achievement for AIUB. The team displayed discipline, character, and steady improvement throughout the tournament.
Following the championship, the AIUB Basketball Team presented the trophy to Dr. Hasanul A. Hasan, Founder Member of the Board of Trustees, AIUB, in the presence of Dr. Carmen Z. Lamagna, Member of the Board of Trustees; Ms. Shania Abedin, Member of the Board of Trustees; Prof. Dr. Saiful Islam, Vice Chancellor; Prof. Dr. Md. Abdur Rahman, Pro Vice Chancellor; Prof. Dr. Manzur H. Khan, Proctor; Major (Retd.) Faiz-Ul-Bari Rajon, Deputy Director, Administration; and Md. Joynal Abedin, Coordinator, Office of Sports, AIUB. They congratulated the team for their dedication, teamwork, and resilience, and expressed pride in their success. They also reaffirmed AIUB’s commitment to supporting well-rounded development and excellence in both academics and extracurricular activities.
Team AIUB (Basketball) Players:
NAME
DEPARTMENT
DARREN GOMES (Captain)
BBA
MD SHAMSUL YEASIN ZILANI
MSc in CS
TAHSIN ZILANI
MSc in CS
JUNAYED KHAN
BSc in CSE
SOWGAT RASHID
BBA
MD. FAROOQUE HOSSAIN FIAZ
BBA
ARAFATH SHOPNIL
BBA
MUHAMMAD ABRAR KHA
BBA
SK AHAMED MULTAJHAM
BSc in CSE
MD. AKIB HOSSAIN
BSc in CSE
SADMAN SAKIB TURZO
BSc in CSE
TAREQ AZIZ (Coach)
SDG(s):
Good Health And Wellbeing
Quality Education
Published Date
23
November
2025
Sunday
AIUB’s Historic Bronze Finish at the Bangladesh National Basketball Championship 2025
Events Date:
October
28
Year:
2025
Organized By:
Bangladesh Basketball Federation
Venue:
Jashore and Chattogram
Bangladesh National Basketball Championship 2025 concluded with a proud milestone for AIUB, as the team secured a well-deserved bronze medal in their first-ever appearance on the national stage.
This year’s championship featured a strong field of twelve teams divided into four groups, with the group stage held in Jashore. The participating teams included AIUB, BRAC University, BKSP, Jahangirnagar University, Daffodil International University, BUET, Chattogram DSA, Jashore DSA, Rajshahi DSA, Bangladesh Navy, and Bangladesh Air Force. With competitive teams, the tournament showcased some of the finest basketball talent in the country.
AIUB advanced to the final round in Chattogram, where only six teams qualified: AIUB, Daffodil International University, Chattogram DSA, Rajshahi DSA, Bangladesh Navy, and Bangladesh Air Force. Every match in the final round was closely contested. Bangladesh Navy secured first place, while AIUB and Bangladesh Air Force finished level on points for second. Based on the head-to-head result, Bangladesh Air Force moved to the final alongside Bangladesh Navy, placing AIUB in third position.
Earning the bronze medal in such a competitive lineup and in their debut appearance is a significant achievement for AIUB. The team displayed discipline, character, and steady improvement throughout the tournament.
Following the championship, the AIUB Basketball Team presented the trophy to Dr. Hasanul A. Hasan, Founder Member of the Board of Trustees, AIUB, in the presence of Dr. Carmen Z. Lamagna, Member of the Board of Trustees; Ms. Shania Abedin, Member of the Board of Trustees; Prof. Dr. Saiful Islam, Vice Chancellor; Prof. Dr. Md. Abdur Rahman, Pro Vice Chancellor; Prof. Dr. Manzur H. Khan, Proctor; Major (Retd.) Faiz-Ul-Bari Rajon, Deputy Director, Administration; and Md. Joynal Abedin, Coordinator, Office of Sports, AIUB. They congratulated the team for their dedication, teamwork, and resilience, and expressed pride in their success. They also reaffirmed AIUB’s commitment to supporting well-rounded development and excellence in both academics and extracurricular activities.
Team AIUB (Basketball) Players:
NAME
DEPARTMENT
DARREN GOMES (Captain)
BBA
MD SHAMSUL YEASIN ZILANI
MSc in CS
TAHSIN ZILANI
MSc in CS
JUNAYED KHAN
BSc in CSE
SOWGAT RASHID
BBA
MD. FAROOQUE HOSSAIN FIAZ
BBA
ARAFATH SHOPNIL
BBA
MUHAMMAD ABRAR KHA
BBA
SK AHAMED MULTAJHAM
BSc in CSE
MD. AKIB HOSSAIN
BSc in CSE
SADMAN SAKIB TURZO
BSc in CSE
TAREQ AZIZ (Coach)
SDG(s):
Good Health And Wellbeing
Quality Education