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RAJSHAHI, July 14, 2026 (BSS) - The Rajshahi Zila Parishad has extended 
financial assistance to student Atikul Hasan to ensure his participation at 
the Dhaka level, after he achieved commendable success in the karate event of 
the 'Notun Kuri Sports-2026' competition organised by the Ministry of Youth 
and Sports.
 
Today, at the Zila Parishad Administrator's Office, Rajshahi Zila Parishad 
Administrator Advocate Ershad Ali (Esha), handed over the financial grant to 
student Atikul Hasan.
 
Atikul is an eighth-grade student at Rajshahi Adarsha High School. 
He secured first place at both the district and divisional levels in the 
karate competition of Notun Kuri Sports-2026 and was selected to participate 
at the Dhaka level.

However, he faced financial hardship due to his inability to afford the 
necessary karate kit. After learning of the matter, the Zila Parishad 
Administrator provided the grant to support his participation and preparation 
for the Dhaka level.
 
On the occasion, the administrator of Zila Parishad said, "It is our 
responsibility to stand beside talented and gifted students."

"Sports-oriented students like Atikul are the future of the country. I hope 
he will achieve success at the national level as well and bring honor to 
Rajshahi and Bangladesh," he added.