State Minister for Youth and Sports Md. Aminul  Haque today visited the Sylhet International Cricket Stadium and Sylhet District Stadium. Photo: Ministry

DHAKA, April 1, 2026 (BSS)- State Minister for Youth and Sports Md. Aminul 
Haque today (Wednesday) visited the Sylhet International Cricket Stadium and 
Sylhet District Stadium.

After visiting the stadiums, he told reporters that if everything goes well, 
the Prime Minister would inaugurate the 'Notun Kuri Sports' programme at the 
Sylhet District Stadium on April 30. At the same time, the programme would be 
launched simultaneously in all 64 districts across the country, the minister 
added.

Aminul said 'Notun Kuri Sports' programme will include seven events including 
football and cricket. The main aim of this initiative is to involve the 
younger generation in sports and bring out talent from the grassroots level.

From the next academic year, there are plans to make sports compulsory from 
the fourth grade, he continued. 

In addition, a system of sports scholarships would be provided for talented 
players.

The State Minister said the distribution of sports allowances and sports 
cards to national team players in each sport has already begun from March 30 
last and the remaining players would get the allowance within the next seven 
working days.

Expressing dissatisfaction with the current condition of the stadiums in 
Sylhet, the State Minister said there have been widespread irregularities in 
the name of development in the past, which is reflected in the dilapidated 
condition of the Sylhet District Stadium.
 
He also said that necessary instructions have been given to the concerned for 
quick renovation.