Khulna: Jatiya Sangsad whip Rakibul Islam Bakul today inaugurated the Khulna zone of the “Notun Kuri Sports” programme by releasing balloons at the district stadium premises, following Prime Minister Tarique Rahman’s nationwide inauguration of the programme.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, the initiative, aimed at identifying sports talents among children and adolescents across the country, held its inauguration ceremony at the Sylhet District Stadium this afternoon under the Ministry of Youth and Sports’ guidance. During the event, the Prime Minister unveiled the logo and trophy of the “Notun Kuri Sports” and inaugurated eight game zones, later exchanging greetings with the participating players.
The event at Khulna District Stadium saw Bangladesh Jatiya Sangsad Whip Rakibul Islam Bakul serve as the chief guest. State Minister for Youth and Sports Md. Aminul Haque chaired the function, while the Secretary of the Ministry of Youth and Sports Md. Mahbub-Ul-Alam delivered the welcome address.
Among those present were Khulna-1 constituency lawmaker Amir Ezaz Khan, KCC Administrator Nazrul Islam Manju, Zila Parishad Administrator Monirul Hasan Bappi, Range DIG Md. Rezaul Haque, Additional Divisional Commissioner (General) Abu Sayed Md. Monjur Alam, Superintendent of Police Md. Tajul Islam, Deputy Director of Local Government of the district administration Md. Ariful Islam, Khulna City BNP President Advocate Shafiqul Alam Mona, along with officials from various government and non-government organisations, teachers, and students.