Lutfur Rahman (Uzzal): On the occasion of International Mountain Day,A marathon race was held in Bandarban.The competition started from Baitul Izzat On Chittagong-Bandarban highway and ended at Bandarban Raja ground on Sunday (11 December).At this time,the contestants covered about 18 km.

Later the prize distribution was held at the King’s Field premises.ATM Kawsar Hossain,Chief Executive Officer of Bandarban Hill District Council,Attended as the chief guest and distributed the prizes among the winners.

At this time,The convenor of the marathon race organizing committee and Bhdc member Laxmi Pada Das,Bhdc Member Mozammel Haque Bahadur,Sing Young Mro,Bandarban Seven Field Ambulance specialist doctor Major Dr.Mosleh Uddin,Bhdc administrative officer Uching Mong,Bandarban Press Club president Aminul Islam Baccu,District Sports Association Treasurer Mong Ching Pru Noji was present on the occasion.

MA Momen Chowdhury,instructor of theater department of Shilpakala Academy conducted the prize distribution ceremony.
About fifty local competitors took part in the marathon.Abdullah Al Noman took 1 hour and 30 minutes to reach the king’s ground and took the 1st place.2nd place was taken by Md.Kawsar and 3rd place was taken by Md.Rubel.