Govt to build playgrounds in 4,599 unions across the country: State Minister Aminul Haque

The government has planned to build playgrounds with public funds in 4,599 unions across the country. It wants to make the sports arena of the country more active and richer. State Minister for Youth and Sports Mr. Aminul Haque also said that land acquisition is going on to build stadiums at the upazila level.

He said this yesterday afternoon. He first visited the Rangpur District Stadium ground. He then joined the closing and certificate distribution programme of a volleyball and handball training course.

The State Minister said the government is determined to bring positive change to society and the state through healthy sports practice. He said the government does not want sports to be only a source of entertainment. It wants sports to be a key tool for keeping the young generation away from drugs, terror and social decay, and for building a healthy and humane society. To reach this goal, the government is giving importance to developing sports infrastructure from the grassroots level.

He also said the government will take steps to make district level stadiums modern and fit for international standards. He said Rangpur’s Shaheed Abu Sayeed Stadium will get the highest priority. The government will improve the stadium’s infrastructure and modernise it. It will create an environment there for regular sports and different competitions.

The State Minister said the government will publish a year round sports calendar from January for cricket, hockey, shooting and other sports events. He said the government will plan and hold different sports and competitions throughout the year. This will give players a chance to practise regularly and grow their talent. It will also make the way easier to produce new players at the national level.

Mr. Aminul Haque also said the government will take action against people who were involved in corruption in the sports arena in the past. He said the government will take the needed steps to make the sports arena transparent, accountable and active. He said the government will not tolerate any irregularity or corruption in the development of sports.

At the programme, officials gave certificates to the players who took part in the volleyball and handball training. After he visited the district stadium and joined the programme, the State Minister left for Kurigram.