Dhaka:The government of Bangladesh has announced plans to establish mini stadiums and quality playgrounds in every upazila across the country in phases, aiming to enhance sports infrastructure at the grassroots level.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, State Minister for Youth and Sports Md. Aminul Haque revealed this plan while responding to a question from ruling party lawmaker Kamruzzaman Kamrul (Sunamganj-1) in the Jatiya Sangsad.
The state minister reported that the first phase of the project has already seen the completion of mini stadiums in 125 upazilas. The second phase is currently underway, with construction activities in progress in another 201 upazilas. Additionally, mini stadiums have been constructed in nine upazilas under a special project.
In the third phase, 121 upazilas have been included in a land acquisition project. The government intends to continue this initiative by gradually establishing mini stadiums and standard playgrounds in the remaining upazilas.