RANGPUR : State Minister for Youth and Sports Md Aminul Haque today said all district stadiums in the country, including Rangpur District Stadium, as well as swimming pools, indoor stadiums and gymnasiums will be renovated and modernised in phases, reports BSS.
He also announced plans to build a playground in each of the country’s 4,599 unions over the next five years.
The state minister made the remarks at a views-exchange meeting with local athletes, sports organisers, officials and journalists during his inspection of Rangpur District Stadium, according to a press release.
Aminul Haque said the government has been giving top priority to sports since assuming office. It wants to bring positive changes to society and the state system through sports, he added.
He said the government has taken various initiatives to establish sports as a profession and develop talented players from the new generation.
The state minister said a project has been undertaken to renovate and modernise stadiums across the country, with Rangpur District Stadium included in the plan.
He said plans include building necessary sports facilities at the Rangpur stadium, including a swimming pool and indoor sports facilities.
The renovation and modernisation work will be carried out in phases across the country’s eight divisions, covering district stadiums, swimming pools, indoor stadiums and gymnasiums, he added.
