Cumilla:State Minister for Youth and Sports Md. Aminul Haque emphasized the potential of sports to drive positive social change and spark a true social revolution. His remarks were made during the final match and prize-giving ceremony of the 'AKM Abu Taher Memorial Inter-Upazila Football Tournament' at Kadba Talagram Tarini Charan Laha High School ground in Barura upazila, Cumilla.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, Housing and Public Works Minister Zakaria Taher also attended the event as a special guest. Cumilla Adarsha Sadar Upazila emerged victorious in the 19-team tournament, defeating Chandina Upazila in a penalty shootout.
The State Minister highlighted the role of sports in strengthening discipline, mutual harmony, and family bonds, contributing to a healthy and disciplined generation. He announced plans to establish playgrounds in every union and stadiums at the upazila level nationwide to keep youth away from drugs and ensure a healthy future.
Initiatives to construct the Barura Upazila Stadium will commence soon, and sports competitions will continue throughout the year in various disciplines. Aminul Haque also expressed plans to establish a Bangladesh Krira Shikkha Protishtan (BKSP) center in Cumilla, while enhancing self-sufficiency in Dhaka and other BKSP centers.
Minister Zakaria Taher praised the tournament's broad participation and expressed hopes for the AKM Abu Taher Foundation to continue organizing such events. He announced plans to develop and modernize existing playgrounds and create new ones in every union of Cumilla to provide a robust sporting environment for future generations.