Siddikur Rahman

Siddikur bags $14,000 in Macau

Having overcome the disappointment of not being able to take part in the International Series event in Oman over visa issues, Siddikur Rahman stroked to 34th position in the International Series Macau.

Siddikur bags 7211 dollars in Malaysia

Siddikur Rahman started the Asian Tour season with a decent outing in Malaysia, pocketing a paycheque of 7211 US dollars.

‘We are back to where we were 20 years ago’

In an interview over phone with The Daily Star, golfer Siddikur Rahman spoke about the disappointment of the last season, his target for the new season, the changes in his game and in the golfing landscape overall and other aspects.

Golfer Siddikur’s Oman participation in limbo over visa issue

Bangladesh’s premier golfer Siddikur Rahman is in a quandary over his participation in the International Series in Oman due to non-issuance of his visa for the gulf nation.

Siddikur falters on final day again

The 38-year-old Bangladeshi started the day in pole position, but finished way back in joint 27th position after carding a two-over-par (74) in the final round.

Siddikur rolls back the years

Siddikur is one of the shortest hitters on Tour, not suited to Black Mountain, which favours the long ball players, but the Bangladeshi countered that with a brilliant short stick display.

Siddikur left ruing his luck

"I was supposed to get e-visa through a promoter. They had applied and got rejected from the CID of Qatar," Siddikur ruefully told The Daily Star

Relieved Danthai claims Bangladesh Open title

Thailand’s Danthai Boonma won the US$400,000 Bangabandhu Cup Golf Bangladesh Open today after an enthralling two-horse race with close friend and compatriot Kosuke Hamamoto.

Can Siddikur & Co end foreign dominance at Bangladesh Open?

Siddikur Rahman, the undisputed King of golf in Bangladesh, is always an ever-present threat in the Bangabandhu Cup Golf Bangladesh Open, helped by the fact it is played on his home course, Kurmitola Golf Club – where he learned to play the game and where he has enjoyed phenomenal success.

September 2, 2022

Golfer Siddikur named brand ambassador of Shakib's company

Bangladesh's premier golfer Siddikur Rahman has been made brand ambassador of e-commerce company Monarch Mart, owned by Bangladesh cricket team's Test and T20I captain Shakib Al Hasan.

August 21, 2022

Tearful Ok dedicates breakthrough win to dad

Rising home star Ok Tae-hoon won for the first time in his professional career as he held his nerve to triumph in the $1.5 million International Series Korea on Sunday.

August 7, 2022

Bhullar wins Indonesia Open as Siddikur finishes 34th

India’s Gaganjeet Bhullar claimed the US$500,000 Mandiri Indonesia Open on Tuesday at Pondok Indah Golf Course to make history by becoming the first player to win the tournament on three occasions.

July 10, 2022

Siddikur's Eid then and now

Golf may not be the most popular sport in Bangladesh, but Siddikur Rahman is one of the most recognisable sporting personalities of the country. Once a ball-boy at the Kurmitola Golf Club in Dhaka, Siddikur is now the face of Bangladesh golf, having won two Asian Tour events apart from a numerous other titles. The 38-year-old spends a busy time around the year and hence doesn’t often get the opportunity to celebrate an occasion like Eid with his family and friends in the country. This time, though, Siddikur is in Dhaka, enjoying a break while waiting for the next event.

March 6, 2019