Khulna:An atmosphere of festivity and enthusiasm has enveloped Khulna ahead of the November 5 visit of Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) Chairman and Prime Minister Tarique Rahman. BNP leaders and activists are working tirelessly to present a clean and beautiful city, moving away from traditional decorations to create an environment-friendly welcome for their leader.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, the Khulna city and district BNP units, along with affiliated organizations, are coordinating efforts to make the Prime Minister's visit a memorable occasion. They plan to hold the largest-ever reception in the city's history, with thousands expected to line the streets from Kudir Bottola in Rupsha to Khulna District Stadium to greet the Prime Minister with flower showers and disciplined rows of well-wishers.
Rakibul Islam Bakul, BNP National Executive Committee Student Affairs Secretary and Chief Whip of Parliament, announced the inauguration of the second edition of 'Notun Kuri Sports' on November 5. Prime Minister Rahman will inaugurate the competition, aimed at nurturing children's talents and developing skilled athletes, at Khulna District Stadium.
Bakul emphasized the government's commitment to using sports as a tool for national development and highlighted initiatives to support athletes from middle- and lower-middle-income families. The competition will begin simultaneously in 503 upazilas nationwide.
Khulna City BNP General Secretary Shafiqul Alam Tuhin noted that the gathering of people and floral greetings would be a memorable chapter in Khulna's history. Precautionary measures have been implemented to maintain order during the event. The second edition of the competition has seen a significant increase in participation, with over 16.3 lakh young people registered, compared to 168,000 in the inaugural edition.