Government plans 1,000 new playgrounds nationwide to boost sports
Disaster Management and Relief Minister Asadul Habib Dulu today said the government has a plan to construct 1,000 new playgrounds across the country to foster a sports-friendly environment extending from villages to cities and to revitalize the sports sector.
He made these remarks while talking to the media after inspecting the Lalmonirhat District Stadium here this morning.
The Minister said that Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has undertaken various initiatives to overcome the long-standing stagnation in country's sports sector. As part of this effort, emphasis is being placed on developing existing playgrounds, constructing new ones and creating an environment conducive to sports.
He noted that there is no alternative to sports for keeping the youth away from drugs and other forms of addiction. Sports can play a vital role in building healthy individuals and a healthy nation, he added.
The Minister said that, alongside the construction of playgrounds, initiatives have been taken to organize the 'Prime Minister Gold Cup Tournament.' There is also a decision to build stadiums in upazilas that currently lack them.
He further stated that the government's goal is to establish sports as a profession and create opportunities for the development of athletes' talents. If the necessary training and facilities are ensured, the country's athletes will be able to showcase their talent at both national and international levels.
Superintendent of Police (SP) Lalmonirhat Md. Asaduzzaman, Additional Deputy Commissioner Md. Rasel Mia, District Council Administrator AKM Mominul Haque, Sadar Upazila Nirbahi Officer Mononita Das, Joint General Secretary of local BNP ABM Faruk Siddiqui, Municipal BNP President Afzal Hossain and its General Secretary Abdus Salam, along with other local BNP leaders, were present on the occasion.
