Srimangal (Moulvibazar) Representative:
Bangladesh has achieved the historic glory of becoming the champion by defeating the mighty India in one of the most prestigious football events in South Asia, SAFF Championship. Samuel Raksam, the son of Shrimangal of Moulvibazar, has come to the discussion by making an important contribution to this historical success of the country. The entire locality is happy and proud of his extraordinary achievement. He is receiving wide congratulations and wishes from Srimangal and Moulvibazar district and across the country.
Samuel Wrexham played an important role in winning the SAFF championship with a great performance for the national team. His skill and hard work was commendable in the team’s win against mighty India in the final match. Athletes and analysts see this victory as a major achievement in the football history of the country.
Meanwhile, the people of his own area welcomed the footballer who brought glory to the country. He was felicitated by Bhairabganj Football Academy in Srimangal.
Today, Tuesday (April 7, 2026) at 5:30 pm, the public reception was given at Kalapur Union Parishad premises in Bhairabganj Bazar.
Director of Bhairabganj Football Academy. Under the chairmanship of Saleh Ahmed, Mr. Syed Amiruzzaman, senior member of Srimangal Press Club, editor of RP News and prominent columnist, gave a welcome address along with reciting poems written on the occasion.
Moulvibazar District Sports Association Vice President Raihan Ahmed, Sports Officer Mazharul Majid, Upazila BNP Joint Convener Hafizur Rahman Chowdhury Tuhin, former professional athlete and sports organizer Altaf Hossain Murshed, football coach Zaman Ahmed, prominent businessman Kamruzzaman Shipon, No. 5 Kalapur Union Parishad member Md. Lokman Mia.
Fuad Islam, Ruhin Ahmad, Sajibur Rahman Tipu, Abdul Hakim, Sadekur Rahman and other local athletes, political personalities, representatives of social organizations, businessmen, teachers, journalists and people from all walks of life were also present.
Among the journalists present were Nantu Roy, news editor of daily Khola Chethi newspaper, Afzal Hossain correspondent of daily Navchetna newspaper and Al Amin, multimedia correspondent of daily Kale Kanth newspaper.
Departmental representative of Dainik Sakaler Md. Sohanur Rahman Sohan.
In the president’s speech, Saleh Ahmed, the founder and director of Bhairabganj Football Academy, said, “Samuel Raksam is the pride of our area. His success will inspire the new generation to come forward in football. People from all walks of life in the area honored him and added beauty by attending the reception.”
He also said that Samuel Raxam was interested in football since childhood and his football career started from Bhairabganj Football Academy. Through hard work and dedication, he has brought success for the country by making it to the national team today, which is a matter of pride for the entire region.
The reception discussed Samuel Wrexham’s football career, his contribution to the SAFF Championship and his future plans. Apart from this, he was presented with an honorary crest, floral greetings and a memento of felicitation.
Speakers at the felicitation ceremony said that this success of Samuel Raksam will create new interest in football in the entire Moulvibazar district including Srimangal and encourage the new generation of players to dream of playing at the national level.
Speakers expressed hope that the success of the country’s football would continue and that more players like Samuel Wrexham would represent the national team.
Congratulating and congratulating him on his success, senior member of Srimangal Press Club, editor of RP News and prominent columnist Comrade Syed Amiruzzaman said that this achievement of Samuel Raksam, who rose from the soil of Srimangal, is an example of inspiration for the sports field of the country. He mentioned that Bangladesh will be able to achieve greater success in the international arena if proper training and sponsorship is provided to the talented players emerging from the remote areas of the country.
He further said that defeating a strong team like India in the SAFF Championship is undoubtedly a historic event, which has written a new chapter in the football history of the country. Through this victory, the young generation of the country is more enthusiastic about sports