Education Minister ANM Ehsanul Hoque Milon has said that the government wants children to remain engaged in both sports and studies throughout the year.

“This will help develop their talent and intelligence,” he said, while inaugurating Notun Kuri Sports-2026, organised by the district administration at Chandpur Stadium on Saturday afternoon.

He also expressed hope that the future generation will help place Bangladesh on the global map as a new nation. He added that Chandpur's children will do well in sports in the coming days.

The minister said Shaheed President Ziaur Rahman launched the Notun Kuri programme across the country, through which many talented individuals emerged.

He added that BNP Chairman Tarique Rahman is now continuing efforts to find talented people across the country through ‘Notun Kuri Sports’.

He said Bangladesh has not yet received its fair share in global sports.

The programme has been introduced to help children prepare for the future and participate in international-level sports.

He also said the younger generation had become socially affected in the past and many had fallen into drug addiction.

He alleged that the previous government did not take effective steps in this regard. He said the government now wants “education through joy” and has started initiatives like Notun Kuri to improve children’s lives through sports.

The minister mentioned that the Ministry of Education has already introduced sports activities at primary, secondary, college and university levels, and this trend will continue.

Chandpur-3 MP Sheikh Farid Ahmed Manik, Chandpur-4 MP MA Hannan and Chandpur-5 MP Engineer Mominul Haque spoke as special guests at the programme.

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