DHAKA: The first ever ‘Clash Royale Grameenphone Championship’, a multiplayer game from Supercell, makers of Clash of Clans, began in Bangladesh on Thursday (February 23).

The month-long tournament will continue till April 2, says a press release issued by Grameenphone on Thursday.

Top three winners of the tournament will receive in-game gems from Clash Royale. The champion will get 2500 gems, while the runner up and second runner up will get 2000 and 1500 gems respectively, the release added.

The game became a global phenomenon after its release globally in 2016, and became the winner of Google Play Store’s ‘Best Game of the Year’.

“The market for gaming in Bangladesh is extremely fertile, which is signified by the exponential rise in the number of gamers over the years. This tournament is expected to be a treat for the gamer community of the country,” said Yasir Azman, CMO, at Grameenphone.

“We hope to see more international quality local games to be developed in near future.”

Nehal Ahmed, Senior Director, Communications of GP said, “It has been scientifically proven that a healthy habit of gaming improves the analytical and decision-making skills of people, along with providing them much needed entertainment in the otherwise hectic urban life.”

“Grameenphone, as the leading digital services provider in Bangladesh, is trying to enable more people to develop a healthy habit of gaming besides working.”

Gamers interested in participating in the tournament should register at http://gpcampaign.com/CRChamp2017/.

The media release also said all participants will enjoy special data offer on condition for Clash Royale during the month-long tournament.

BDST: 1746 HRS, FEB 23, 2017
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