Md Jamal Hossain reaffirmed his status as one of Bangladesh’s finest golfers by winning the Sattar Metal BPGA Open 2025 in dominant fashion. The current national No. 2 was in control from the very first tee and never looked back as he stormed to a remarkable victory.
Originally set to conclude on Tuesday, the three-day tournament was delayed by a day in honour of the Milestone tragedy, with the competition eventually teeing off under overcast skies.
Jamal entered the final day with a score of 14 under par, narrowly ahead of fellow contender and national No. 3, Badal Hossain, who stood at 12 under. Dulal Hossain was third at seven under.
As the weather cleared, so too did any lingering uncertainty over the result. Jamal widened the gap between himself and his nearest challengers at the halfway stage, sitting comfortably on 17 under, a sign of what was to come.
By the end of the day, Jamal had signed off with a sensational score of 24 under par, leaving the rest of the field in the distance. Badal Hossain finished second at 13 under, while Akbar Hossain and Md Razu were tied for third with scores of 10 under. Md Solayeman rounded off the top five at seven under.
Speaking after the event, Bangladesh Professional Golfers’ Association (BPGA) president, Major General (retd) Mashud Razzaq, told the Times of Bangladesh: “Jamal’s score of 24 under rightly shows how good he is. This is undoubtedly a score of the highest level, a score that is more than enough at the continental level. He is a great player who will go on to do great things for the country, and our aim at BPGA is to get him there.”
A total of 88 golfers participated in the tournament, including 77 professionals and 11 amateurs. Md Abu Siddik won the amateur round with an impressive score of five under.
Reflecting on his win, Jamal said: “It’s a very good feeling. Today was a tough day to play on. The humidity and heat were testing, but I’m really glad I could play well. I’m very happy with my victory.”
The 39-year-old also emphasised the value of domestic tournaments for professional growth: “BPGA is doing their best to arrange national-level tournaments. I’m really happy because this is the way forward for golf in this country.”
Looking ahead, Jamal shared his ambitions: “I want to further my game and take my success overseas. There is a tournament in India next month. I’ve applied for the visa and hopefully I will be able to attend. In the future, I want to play on the Asian Tour. My dream is to play in Europe and on the PGA Tour.”
During the prize-giving ceremony, Major General Razzaq announced that the BPGA plans to host an inter-club tournament in September in a bid to further boost the local golf scene.