Setting a new milestone in Bangladesh’s chess arena, Tanjila Tur Nur, an M.Ed. student at the Institute of Education and Research (IER) of University of Chittagong, has achieved international recognition as the country’s youngest ‘FIDE School Instructor’ alongside securing the prestigious ‘FIDE Arbiter Seminar Norm’.

Tanjila began her arbitering career as an Assistant Arbiter at the 2nd CUCC International Open Rapid Rating Chess Tournament in August 2025, which led to her receiving a National Arbiter license from the World Chess Federation (FIDE) on December 29, 2025. Subsequently, she completed the 34th “Preparation of Teachers” course organized by the FIDE Education Commission on February 15, 2026, passing the examination to become Bangladesh’s youngest FIDE School Instructor. Continuing her streak of success, Tanjila participated in the 240th Internet-Based FIDE Arbiters’ Seminar organized by Chess South Africa under FIDE from October 2–5, 2026, passing the rigorous exam to earn her FIDE Arbiter Seminar Norm.

Professionally, Tanjila serves as the Founding President of the Chittagong University Chess Club, a former member of the Chattogram District Sports Association’s Chess Committee, the Publication Secretary of the Chattogram District Chess Players Association, and an active coach across various local academies and educational institutions.

Following her achievements, prominent sports and social organizations across Chattogram and Halishahar—including the South Halishahar Chess Club, South Halishahar Football Academy, Lucky Club Halishahar, and Gosaildanga Yubok Gosthi Chess Committee—extended warm congratulations. Leaders including South Halishahar Chess Club President Nurul Kabir Musa, South Halishahar Football Academy Director and sports journalist Muhammad Babul Hossain Babla, and Senior Vice President Md. Abdul Hamid lauded her accomplishments as a proud moment for Bangladesh chess that will inspire women and emerging chess players nationwide.