Dhaka, Aug 1 (UNB) - Bangladesh Youth Leadership Center (BYLC), the country’s first leadership institute, will organise a 7.5km run at Hatirjheel on Friday, marking the International Youth Day 2019.
The BYLC will organise the event in collaboration with the Ministry of Youth and Sports, said a press release issued on Thursday.
Around 500 runners of diverse backgrounds will participate in the BYLC Running with Purpose event from 5am to 9am which hopes to draw attention to the necessity of physical activity and fitness in transforming education to be more enjoyable, equitable, and inclusive.
The run will be organised in support of MJF and UK Aid, Praava Health, Purnava Naturals, Abdul Monem Limited, and Elite Force. United News Bangladesh (UNB) and Nagorik TV are media partners for the event.
State Minister for Youth and Sports Zahid Ahsan Russell will grace the event as the chief guest.