Managing Director AKM Ashrafuzzaman Inaugurates EDCL Annual Sports Celebration 2026

Dhaka, 27 June 2026: Essential Drugs Company Limited (EDCL) inaugurated its Annual Sports Celebration 2026 today in a festive atmosphere at the BG Press Sports Field, Tejgaon Industrial Area, Dhaka.
The event was formally inaugurated by Mr. AKM Ashrafuzzaman, Managing Director & CEO of Essential Drugs Company Limited, who attended the ceremony as the Chief Guest. Senior officials, officers, staff, and workers of the company participated enthusiastically in the programme.

Organized under the leadership of the Managing Director & CEO, the Annual Sports Celebration 2026 marked a significant milestone for EDCL. It was the company’s largest and most participatory sports event to date, bringing together employees from all levels in a spirit of unity, teamwork, and healthy competition. The programme provided a unique platform for strengthening camaraderie and fostering a vibrant organizational culture.

The ceremony began with the national anthem, followed by a colorful parade of participating teams and the formal inauguration of the sports festival.
In his inaugural address, Mr. AKM Ashrafuzzaman emphasized that sports are essential not only for maintaining physical fitness but also for developing discipline, leadership, teamwork, mutual cooperation, and motivation in the workplace. He highlighted the importance of organizing regular sports and cultural activities to promote a healthy and positive working environment.

The Managing Director & CEO encouraged all participants to compete with fairness, discipline, integrity, and the true spirit of sportsmanship. He also reaffirmed the management’s commitment to continuing employee-friendly initiatives that enhance teamwork, well-being, and organizational excellence.

The Annual Sports Celebration features a variety of sporting events and friendly competitions involving officers, staff, and workers from different departments. The programme is expected to strengthen interpersonal relationships, improve teamwork, and contribute to a healthier and more productive workplace.
The ceremony concluded with Mr. AKM Ashrafuzzaman officially declaring the EDCL Annual Sports Celebration 2026 open.