Aga Khan Gold Cup golf tournament tees off in Dhaka

17 January, 2017: The Aga Khan Gold Cup golf tournament has begun at the Kurmitola Golf Course in Dhaka.

Bangladesh Air Force’s Assistant Chief of Air Staff Air Vice-Marshal Mashiuzzaman Serniabat formally inaugurated the tournament by teeing off on Friday, according to a statement.

Prince Aga Khan Shia Imami Ismaili Council for Bangladesh’s President Sulaiman Ajanee, and Aga Khan Development Network Resident Representative Munir M Merali were also present, among others.

The three-day tournament started on Thursday with the participation of 170 golfers.

The prizes ceremony will be held on Saturday evening at the Banquet Hall of Kurmitola Golf Club.

Sources:

• http://www.theindependentbd.com/arcprint/details/76898/2017-01-17
• http://bdnews24.com/bangladesh/2017/01/14/aga-khan-gold-cup-golf-tournament-tees-off-in-dhaka

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