Rafiqul Islam Azad, city editor of Sarabangla.net, won the chess competition at the CRAB Sports Festival 2026, while Zia Khan of Bangla Vision finished as runner-up.
The indoor games of the festival organised by the Crime Reporters Association of Bangladesh (CRAB) began with the chess competition at the association’s office on Wednesday, October 21.
CRAB President Mirza Mehedi Tamal and General Secretary M M Badshah inaugurated the event by making the opening moves on the chessboard.
The competition began at noon at the CRAB auditorium on the third floor of the office, drawing 15 members of the association. The event took place in a festive atmosphere, with the CRAB president, general secretary and other members watching the matches.
The CRAB Sports Festival 2026 features several indoor and outdoor events, including singles and doubles carrom, auction bridge, call bridge and a ludo competition for the spouses of CRAB members.
The ludo competition for members’ spouses is scheduled for October 23.