The Department of Mass Communication and Journalism (MCJ) won the Dhaka University Inter-department Basketball Tournament 2025–26, defeating the Institute of Business Administration (IBA) 52–29 in the final on November 12 at the Dhaka University Gymnasium basketball court.

MCJ maintained its lead throughout the four quarters to secure the championship, while IBA finished as runners-up after a competitive performance.

MCJ took an early lead, scoring 14 points against IBA’s five in the opening quarter. IBA improved its scoring in the second quarter, but MCJ remained ahead at 27–17. The third quarter ended with MCJ leading 41–25 before the team sealed its victory with a 52–29 final score.

The final was attended by Professor Dr Mohammed Al-Mujaddade Alfasane, Pro-Vice-Chancellor of Dhaka University and a representative of the university’s sports board, as chief guest. Professor Dr SM Mustofa Al Mamun, chairperson of the Dhaka University Basketball Committee, presided over the ceremony.

The tournament brought together students from different departments, promoting teamwork, sportsmanship and healthy competition beyond the classroom.