The minister said the government is planning to build one playground for every three wards in all city corporations and municipalities of the country to involve the young generation. Commerce, Industries, and Textiles and Jute Minister Khandaker Abdul Muktadir also said initiatives will be taken to establish one ground in each of the seven unions of Sylhet Sadar Upazila.
It is essential to build playgrounds and necessary infrastructure to engage people in sports. Alongside establishing sports as a profession, athletes must be ensured due dignity. Those achieving success at national and international levels in various sports, including football, cricket, kabaddi, volleyball, hockey and tennis, are the pride of the country.
Congratulating Sylhet's winners in kabaddi and football at the national level, Khandaker Abdul Muktadir said their achievements are a matter of pride for the people of Sylhet. Initiatives will be taken to increase sports infrastructure and playground facilities in Sylhet. In addition, the matter of creating suitable arrangements for kabaddi players' practice will also be considered.
Divisional Commissioner Md. Mashiur Rahman presided over the event. Among those present were Member of Parliament Advocate Emran Ahmed Chowdhury and M A Malek, Sylhet City Corporation Administrator Abdul Kaiyum Chowdhury, Sylhet Development Authority Chairman Rezaul Hasan Kayes Lodi, Sylhet WASA Chairman Miftah Siddiqui, along with administration officials, athletes and sports organizers.
