BKFKS Panchlaish wins 1st Bangladesh Challenger's Cup Karate Competition
Chattogram Bureau
BKFKS Panchlaish, a branch of the Bangladesh Kick Fighter Karate School, emerged as champions at the 1st Bangladesh Challenger's Cup Karate Competition 2026 held at the LGED Building Auditorium in Chattogram on October 2–3.
Organized by the Bangladesh Kick Fighter Karate School with cooperation from the Bangladesh Karate Federation and sponsored by Munna's Academy, the tournament drew approximately 750 contestants across 40 teams representing various districts, upazilas, karate associations, and local clubs.
BKFKS Panchlaish clinched the championship title by securing 27 gold medals, while Friends Club finished as runners-up with 22 gold medals.
The official inauguration took place on October 2, opened by Chattogram Chief Metropolitan Magistrate (CMM) A.G.M. Monirul Hasan Sarkar. Chaired by BKFKS President Md. Abu Sayeed Salim, the ceremony was attended by Chattogram Chief Judicial Magistrate Mohammad Sohag Talukder as the chief guest.
Special guests included Anti-Corruption Commission (Noakhali Region) Assistant Director Ahmed Farhad Hossain, Founder and Chief Lecturer of Munna's Academy Engr. Mohibullah Haque Munna, Bangladesh Shotokan Karate Do Association Kyokai President Shamsher Alam Bhuiyan, and BKF member Md. Ramzan.
The event was conducted under the overall supervision and direction of Shihan A. B. Roni, licensed coach under the Asian Karate Federation and Founder and General Secretary of the Bangladesh Kick Fighter Karate School. Matches were officiated by licensed referees from the Bangladesh Karate Federation.
