Govt to build playground, stadium in all upazilas: PM
Dhaka, Mar 26 (UNB) - Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina Monday said that the government will construct playground and stadium in each upazila to enrich the country in sports.
“It’s not only in cricket, we will construct playground and stadium in all upazilas to make the country proficient in all kind of sports,” she said while addressing a children's rally and independence day parade at the Bangabandhu National Stadium in the city.
Hasina also said that steps will be taken to ensure facilities for physical exercise and sports in all schools across the country.
Referring to the recent Asia Cup result, she said that the day is not far when Bangladesh will be champion in the World Cup cricket.
She asked the children to participate in sports along side their regular academic activities.
The premier called upon the young generation to grow up as worthy citizens to establish Bangladesh as a modern country. “Children are the future leaders of the nation and they would have to groom themselves accordingly to take the helm of the country,” she said.
Referring to the declaration of 17th March as National Children's Day, she said the government is implementing necessary programmes so that children can flourish their latent talent by receiving proper education.
She said the future generation must know the true history of the nation's hard-earned victory and the supreme sacrifices made by the patriotic countrymen for their beloved motherland.
Recalling the Bangabandhu's dream to present the people a happy life in a developed country, Hasina called upon all to work together to materialise that dream.
Students of different educational institutions as well as boys scout, girls guide, rover scout and different juvenile organisations took part in the rally and presented physical display.
The Prime Minister took salute at the colourful march past presented by the young participants. She was flanked by State Minister for Liberation war Affairs AB Tajul Islam and Deputy Commissioner of Dhaka M Muhibul Hoque.
Earlier, in the morning at about 6 am, the Prime Minister placed wreath at the National Mausoleum in Savar marking the 42nd Independence and National Day.
After placing the wreath, she stood in solemn silence for a while as a mark of profound respect to the memories of the martyrs.
The bugle played the last post and a smartly turned out contingent of the Army, the Navy and the Air Force presented state salute on the occasion.
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina along with the senior leaders of Bangladesh Awami League also placed wreath at the National Mausoleum on behalf of her party.
The Speaker, Chief Justice, Deputy Speaker, Ministers, Advisers to the Prime Minister, state ministers, chiefs of the three services, diplomats, high civil and military officials, freedom fighters, other dignitaries, and senior leaders of Awami League were present.
Later, Hasina paid homage to father of the nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman by placing a wreath at his portrait in front of Bangabandhu Memorial Museum at Dhanmondi in the city.
After laying the wreath, she stood in solemn silence for sometime as a mark of respect to the memory of Bangabandhu.
Sheikh Hasina, also the president of Bangladesh Awami League, placed another wreath at the portrait of Bangabandhu on behalf of the party.
Deputy Leader in Parliament Syeda Sajeda Chowdhury, Awami League Advisory Council members Dr SA Malek, Tofail Ahmed and Amir Hossain Amu, AL presidium members Begum Matia Chowdhury Abdul Latif Siddiqui, Advocate Sahara Khatun, Advocate Yusuf Hossain Humayun and Satish Chandra Roy, AL general secretary Syed Ashraful Islam, Foreign Minister Dr Dipu Moni, Land Minister Rezaul Karim Hira, Environment and Forests Minister Dr Hasan Mahmud, State Minister for Home Affairs Advocate Shamsul Haque Tuku, State Minister for LGRD and Cooperatives Jahangir Kabir Nanak, State Minister for Law Advocate Qamrul Islam and State Minister for Liberation War Affairs Capt (retd) AB Tajul Islam were, among others, present.
Besides, Speaker of the Jatiya Sangsad Abdul Hamid Advocate, Deputy Speaker Shawkat Ali, Chief Whip Abdus Shahid, Ambassador at-Large M Ziauddin, Awami League joint general secretary Mahbubul Alam Hanif, organizing secretary BM Mozammel Hossain, and information & research secretary Advocate Afzal Hossain were also present on the occasion.
The Prime Minister released a postage stamp marking the Independence Day.
“It’s not only in cricket, we will construct playground and stadium in all upazilas to make the country proficient in all kind of sports,” she said while addressing a children's rally and independence day parade at the Bangabandhu National Stadium in the city.
Hasina also said that steps will be taken to ensure facilities for physical exercise and sports in all schools across the country.
Referring to the recent Asia Cup result, she said that the day is not far when Bangladesh will be champion in the World Cup cricket.
She asked the children to participate in sports along side their regular academic activities.
The premier called upon the young generation to grow up as worthy citizens to establish Bangladesh as a modern country. “Children are the future leaders of the nation and they would have to groom themselves accordingly to take the helm of the country,” she said.
Referring to the declaration of 17th March as National Children's Day, she said the government is implementing necessary programmes so that children can flourish their latent talent by receiving proper education.
She said the future generation must know the true history of the nation's hard-earned victory and the supreme sacrifices made by the patriotic countrymen for their beloved motherland.
Recalling the Bangabandhu's dream to present the people a happy life in a developed country, Hasina called upon all to work together to materialise that dream.
Students of different educational institutions as well as boys scout, girls guide, rover scout and different juvenile organisations took part in the rally and presented physical display.
The Prime Minister took salute at the colourful march past presented by the young participants. She was flanked by State Minister for Liberation war Affairs AB Tajul Islam and Deputy Commissioner of Dhaka M Muhibul Hoque.
Earlier, in the morning at about 6 am, the Prime Minister placed wreath at the National Mausoleum in Savar marking the 42nd Independence and National Day.
After placing the wreath, she stood in solemn silence for a while as a mark of profound respect to the memories of the martyrs.
The bugle played the last post and a smartly turned out contingent of the Army, the Navy and the Air Force presented state salute on the occasion.
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina along with the senior leaders of Bangladesh Awami League also placed wreath at the National Mausoleum on behalf of her party.
The Speaker, Chief Justice, Deputy Speaker, Ministers, Advisers to the Prime Minister, state ministers, chiefs of the three services, diplomats, high civil and military officials, freedom fighters, other dignitaries, and senior leaders of Awami League were present.
Later, Hasina paid homage to father of the nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman by placing a wreath at his portrait in front of Bangabandhu Memorial Museum at Dhanmondi in the city.
After laying the wreath, she stood in solemn silence for sometime as a mark of respect to the memory of Bangabandhu.
Sheikh Hasina, also the president of Bangladesh Awami League, placed another wreath at the portrait of Bangabandhu on behalf of the party.
Deputy Leader in Parliament Syeda Sajeda Chowdhury, Awami League Advisory Council members Dr SA Malek, Tofail Ahmed and Amir Hossain Amu, AL presidium members Begum Matia Chowdhury Abdul Latif Siddiqui, Advocate Sahara Khatun, Advocate Yusuf Hossain Humayun and Satish Chandra Roy, AL general secretary Syed Ashraful Islam, Foreign Minister Dr Dipu Moni, Land Minister Rezaul Karim Hira, Environment and Forests Minister Dr Hasan Mahmud, State Minister for Home Affairs Advocate Shamsul Haque Tuku, State Minister for LGRD and Cooperatives Jahangir Kabir Nanak, State Minister for Law Advocate Qamrul Islam and State Minister for Liberation War Affairs Capt (retd) AB Tajul Islam were, among others, present.
Besides, Speaker of the Jatiya Sangsad Abdul Hamid Advocate, Deputy Speaker Shawkat Ali, Chief Whip Abdus Shahid, Ambassador at-Large M Ziauddin, Awami League joint general secretary Mahbubul Alam Hanif, organizing secretary BM Mozammel Hossain, and information & research secretary Advocate Afzal Hossain were also present on the occasion.
The Prime Minister released a postage stamp marking the Independence Day.
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