Kushtia:The second season of 'Notun Kuri', a national platform dedicated to nurturing the talent and creativity of children and teenagers, was officially launched in Kushtia on Thursday afternoon. The event took place at the Shaheed Abrar Fahad Stadium in the district town, with Prime Minister Tarique Rahman inaugurating the competition as the chief guest via video conference.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, the event was presided over by Deputy Commissioner Mohammad Touhid Bin Hasan and attended by several notable figures, including District Council Administrator and former MP Principal Sohrab Uddin, District BNP Convener Uddin Ahmed, Member Secretary Engineer Zakir Hossain Sarker, and Superintendent of Police Md Aminul Islam.
Speakers at the event emphasized that 'Notun Kuri' would provide children and teenagers with opportunities to develop their hidden talents, promote cultural activities, and guide them towards becoming responsible citizens. Following the inauguration, cultural performances by local child artists added to the festive atmosphere at the venue.
Organizers announced that auditions and preliminary selection rounds for Season 2 would soon commence in Kushtia. Deputy Commissioner Touhid Bin Hasan highlighted the initiative's goal to discover talented children who could emerge as future athletes, leaders, and contributors to nation-building. He noted that while the initial registration target was set at 11,000 participants, they had already exceeded this number with 15,000 registrations and plans to increase it further.
District BNP Member Secretary Engineer Zakir Hossain Sarker remarked that 'Notun Kuri' goes beyond being just a competition, serving as a crucial platform to identify young talent in sports, culture, and other creative fields. He expressed optimism that the initiative would help cultivate future national-level athletes, cultural figures, and skilled leaders.