Khulna:State Minister for Youth and Sports Aminul Haque announced government plans to enhance the capacity of the Bangladesh Krira Shikkha Protishtan (BKSP) to support talented athletes from the Khulna region with opportunities for education and sports training locally.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, Aminul Haque emphasized the government's aim to keep children and adolescents away from device addiction and to provide opportunities for grassroots athletes to develop their skills. He made these remarks during a visit to Khulna District Stadium.
The State Minister also noted that Prime Minister Tarique Rahman will inaugurate the second edition of Notun Kuri Sports from Khulna District Stadium on November 5. This event will simultaneously occur in 503 upazilas across the country. Aminul highlighted the significant increase in registration for this year's competition, with 16.23 lakh participants compared to 1.68 lakh in the first edition.
The competition will begin at the union level and advance through upazila, district, and divisional levels before concluding at the national level, expected in May or June next year. Talented athletes from the first edition are currently undergoing training at BKSP, with the government covering all educational and sports expenses to ensure no promising talents are lost.
During his visit, Aminul Haque observed the Khulna District Stadium's condition, noting that more than half of its gallery was missing. Plans are in place to develop the facility into a full-fledged stadium. He also visited the Khulna Divisional Stadium and the Women's Sports Complex, which he described as dilapidated, and stated that necessary improvements would be made.
Regarding BKSP's capacity enhancement in Khulna, the programme is expected to begin in January, allowing local students to pursue education and sports training in their home region. Security arrangements for the Prime Minister's visit are being coordinated with the Special Security Force and other relevant agencies, with preparations underway for a successful inauguration ceremony.