Saidpur:Dhaka State Minister for Youth and Sports Md Aminul Haque announced an ambitious government plan to construct playgrounds in each of the country's 4,599 unions. This initiative aims to identify and nurture talented players at the grassroots level.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, Md Aminul Haque stated that district stadiums would also undergo modernization and upgrades to provide better facilities for sports, contributing to the production of quality players.
The minister shared these plans during a briefing with journalists after inaugurating a project for the installation of environment-friendly and energy-efficient biogas plants under the IMPACT (Phase-3) project in the Hajipara area of Kamarpukur Union in Saidpur Upazila.
Discussing the government's sports development strategy, Aminul Haque expressed the desire to elevate sports to a professional level, with the relaunch of sporting activities being a step towards this goal. Additionally, he mentioned the inclusion of a separate chapter on sports in the Class IV textbook to encourage students to develop an interest in sports from an early age.
Addressing the energy crisis, the minister highlighted the potential of biogas plants, noting that their installation in households and cattle-farming areas could significantly contribute to meeting the country's energy needs. He also pointed out that young people could create employment opportunities by engaging in the installation and connection of biogas plants.