Chattogram: State Minister for Land and Hill Tracts Affairs Barrister Mir Mohammad Helal Uddin today emphasized the importance of sports and culture as reflections of a nation's identity. He announced that the present government is working to strengthen talent development from cities to villages.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, Mir Helal stated that the government, under the leadership of Prime Minister Tarique Rahman, believes in the necessity of a healthy body and a creative mind for building a prosperous and humane society. He mentioned the government's commitment to developing sports infrastructure nationwide, creating training opportunities for youths, and nurturing talents from urban to rural areas.
The state minister made these remarks during the closing and prize-giving ceremony of the 'Shah and Selina Alam Second Karate Competition', organized by the Chattogram Karate Association at the Dampara Police Lines Indoor Sports Complex in the city. The event was attended by notable figures including Chattogram Metropolitan Police (CMP) Commissioner Hasan Md Shawkat Ali and Bangladesh Karate Federation President Shahzada Alam.
Mir Helal highlighted the government's efforts to promote various sports across the country as a means to develop the younger generation. He emphasized the role of karate in building a bright and prosperous future for youths and reiterated the government's commitment to raising a healthy and value-based generation. The minister stressed the significance of discipline, tolerance, and leadership in sports education to empower youths with confidence, skills, and patriotism.
The event was presided over by Chattogram Karate Association President Niaz Mohammad Khan, with Organising Secretary Abu Mosharraf Russell moderating the programme.