Symbolic marathon held in Meherpur

Meherpur, 18 July - A symbolic marathon, a long-distance foot race, was held in Meherpur district Friday on the occasion of "July Uprising Day".

Deputy Commissioner of the district Sifat Mehnaz formally inaugurated the event as the chief guest.

Additional Deputy Commissioner (General) Tariqul Islam, Additional District Magistrate Tajwa Sakapi Ibne Sajjad, Additional Superintendent of Police Jaminur Rahman, Government College Teachers Council's general secretary and associate professor Khedmat Ali Malita, Education Officer Hazrat Ali, Sports Officer Arif Hossain, Information Officer Abdullah Al Mamun, were present, among others, at the time.
 
The marathon started in front of the Technical Training Center (TTC) and ended at the District Commissioner's office after passing through the Wabda-College intersection in the city. 

More than 300 athletes of different ages participated in the marathon. Prizes 
were distributed among the participants after completion of the marathon.BSS