, Nov. 16 -- Bangladeshi swimmer Sheikh Jamil Hasan, a third-year student of Political Science at the University of Dhaka, successfully completed the 10-kilometer open water swim at the international "Oceanman Thailand 2025" competition held in Phang Nga province, Thailand. He finished the race in nearly five hours.

The event saw participants from 36 countries, with two swimmers representing Bangladesh-Sheikh Jamil Hasan and Pijus Mishra. Competing on an international stage is considered a major achievement for the country.

The race took place in the open waters of the Andaman Sea, where strong currents, tides, and natural sea challenges posed additional difficulties for the swimmers. Overcoming these obstacles, Sheikh Jamil completed t...