Dhaka, Feb. 16 -- imran Hasan and Shaolin Sigma became the champion in the men's and women's category in the Run Bangladesh Int'l Marathon held in the city's Hatirzheel on Friday last, said a press release.

This was the second occasion the Run Bangladesh Marathon was held in the capital where nearly 2500 runners from home and abroad participated in the competition.

Run Bangladesh organized this marathon to convey the message of protecting Dhaka's heritage and create people's interest in healthy life.

Runners compete in two events in the marathon. Imran Hasan took 1 hour 33 minutes 29 seconds in the 25 km race to emerge champion. Tanim Al Jisan and Ranjan Ghosh finished second and third position in this category.

Shaolin took two hours...