Govt to build stadium in every upazila within five years: Aminul

State Minister for Youth and Sports Md Aminul Haque on Tuesday said the government plans to construct a stadium in every upazila across the country within the next five years.

The initiative will boost local-level sports competitions and create more opportunities to identify and develop talented players for national-level events, he said.

The state minister made the remarks while addressing the closing ceremony of the BCC Administrator Cup Football Tournament 2026 as the chief guest at Barishal Kabi Jibanananda Das Stadium.

He said the government's initiative to establish sports as a profession under the leadership of Prime Minister Tarique Rahman was reflected in such sporting events. Sports allowances and sports cards are also being introduced to encourage athletes, he added.

Aminul Haque said the government had taken plans to identify talented players from across the country and nurture them into national-level athletes.
Emphasizing the importance of sports in society, he said sports are not merely a source of entertainment but also play a vital role in keeping young people physically fit, disciplined and away from drugs.

He called for greater engagement of young people in sports to help build a better and more prosperous Bangladesh.
Barishal City Corporation Administrator Advocate Bilkis Akter Jahan Shirin chaired the programme.

Divisional Commissioner Khalil Ahmed, Deputy Commissioner Md Mamun Khandaker, Police Commissioner Abu Raihan Muhammad Saleh, Barishal city BNP Convener Moniruzzaman Khan Faruk and leaders of different political parties attended the event.