Khulna: Khulna City Corporation (KCC) administrator Nazrul Islam Manju has emphasized the need to rejuvenate sports activities in the city, which have been stagnant for an extended period. He highlighted the government’s commitment to overcoming challenges in the sports sector and restoring it to its former state.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, Manju made these remarks while addressing a certificate and award distribution ceremony at the Women’s Sports Complex. The event, organized by the Bangladesh Karate Federation, was attended by trained referees, coaches, and athletes from the Khulna and Barishal divisions. During the ceremony, Manju distributed certificates and awards, expressing optimism that similar events would be organized on a larger scale in the future.
Manju stressed the importance of stakeholder involvement in driving and developing the sports sector. He called for leveraging the enthusiasm of the youth to revitalize the sports arena and mentioned that necessary measures would be taken in collaboration with the Ministry of Youth and Sports to tackle existing issues.
The event was chaired by Alimuzzaman Khan, President of the Khulna District Sports Association. KCC Chief Engineer Mashiuzzaman Khan participated as a special guest, and the program was led by Mohammad Ali, chairman of the karate organization ‘Soto Kan.’ KCC Administrative Officer Molla Maruf Rashid and various sports community members were also in attendance.
Following the ceremony, Manju visited the ‘Rehabilitation for Extraordinary Children and Neurodiverse Understanding (RENU)’ Centre in Sonadanga. During an exchange of views meeting, he praised those working with autistic children as ‘true humanitarians’ and pledged all possible support for the institution’s development. The meeting was attended by RENU Chairman Dibendu Dip, social worker Asaduzzaman Murad, and local dignitaries.