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DHAKA, June 26, 2026 (BSS) - Deputy Speaker of Jatiya Sangsad (JS) Barrister Kayser Kamal today said there is no alternative to sports and cultural activities in protecting the younger generation from drug abuse and building a healthy, disciplined and responsible society.
"Sports inspire young people with discipline, leadership and patriotism. There is no alternative to sporting activities in building a healthy, aware and responsible generation. Sports also play a vital role in nurturing the talent and potential of our youths," he said.
The Deputy Speaker made the remarks while inaugurating the BAGACHAS Indigenous Football Tournament Season-2, organised by the Bangladesh Garo Students' Organisation (BAGACHAS), at the Government Physical Education College ground in Mohammadpur here.
He said sports contribute significantly to the physical and mental development of young people by instilling discipline, responsibility, mutual respect and leadership qualities, said a press release.
"Engaging youths in sports and other constructive activities helps build an advanced and prosperous nation," he added.
Referring to the country's anti-drug campaign, Kayser Kamal said the entire nation is now united against narcotics, stressing that sports and cultural activities are the most effective means of protecting young people from the menace of drugs.
"We will all stand together against drugs, Insha Allah," he said.
The Deputy Speaker also said Bangladesh is a multi-ethnic and multicultural country where youths from different indigenous and ethnic communities, including the Garo, Hajong, Santal, Chakma, Marma, Tripura and Rakhine, can further strengthen national unity and harmony through sports and cultural activities.
He said such events not only promote sporting excellence but also foster fraternity, mutual understanding and social cohesion among different
communities.
Welcoming the initiative, Kayser Kamal expressed hope that the tournament would help develop the talents of indigenous and ethnic minority youths and facilitate their greater integration into the national mainstream.
Among others, President of Bangladesh Nationalist Ethnic Minority Party Mrigen Hagidak, General Secretary of Bangladesh Adivasi Forum Sanjib Drong, General Secretary of Jatiyatabadi Chhatra Dal's Dhaka North unit Mahfuz Ur Rahman Lipkon, leaders of different political and social organisations, players, sports organisers, spectators, officials of the Jatiya Sangsad Secretariat, and representatives of the print and electronic media attended the event.
