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PM-YOUTHS-VOTE 2 LAST DHAKA
Noting that sports are closely related with education, the prime minister
said the government is encouraging the youths in sports and games side by
side with education so that they grow up with sound health and mind.
“The more students get involved in sports and cultural activities the more
they will be able to gain courage and get healthier … it’ll also help bring
more pride for the country and the nation.”
She added: “This will also help the youths to refrain from stepping into
wrong paths like terrorism, militancy and drugs.
Sheikh Hasina said her government has undertaken all necessary plans for
turning Bangladesh into a developed and prosperous country particularly
keeping in mind the young generation.
“The young generations would get all opportunities for flourishing their
talents and thoughts for the beautiful future of the country, she said.
In this regard, the prime minister said steps have been taken to establish
Youth Development Centres in every area of the country from where youths
would get training to be self employed.
“They will also be able to stand on their own feet by taking collateral
loans from the Karmoshangsthan Bank established by her government.
She said the government has planned to establish BKSPs in all divisions and
the Finance Minister has shown adequate interest in this regard. “We’ll
provide funds and the students who will come out from there will get involved
in sports.”
The premier said Bangladesh witnessed remarkable development in all sectors
including sports and games whenever her party Awami League came to power.
She also elaborated the steps of her government for the development of
country’s games and sports, including arrangement of various sports
competitions and construction of many new modern and international stadiums
in different parts of the country.
As a result, Bangladesh advanced a lot in cricket, football, hockey and
chess, she said and praised Bangladeshi female players for their success in
various international tournaments.
Sheikh Hasina vowed to establish a prosperous and developed Bangladesh by
2041 and said the government has taken farsighted Delta Plan-2100 for
establishing Bangladesh as the most developed country in the world.
Later, the prime minister exchanged views with the cross section of people
including public representatives, students, teachers, government officials of
Nilphamari, Mohammadpur of Magura, Barhatta of Netrokona and BKSP of Savar,
Dhaka through videoconference.
State Minister for Youth and Sports Dr Biren Shikdar joined the
videoconference from Mohammadpur, Deputy Minister Arif Khan Joy spoke from
Barhatta and the BKSP director general from BKSP, Savar.
Cultural Affairs Minister Asaduzzaman Noor and Chairman of the
Parliamentary Standing Committee on the Ministry of Youth and Sports Zahid
Ahsan Russel were present at the Ganabhaban.
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