Prime Minister Tariq Rahman inaugurated the second season of "Nötun Kuri Sports," a flagship nationwide talent identification program aimed at nurturing physical and mental development among children and discovering athletes from the grassroots level.
The Prime Minister officially opened the event on Thursday afternoon, November 5, 2026, at 3:45 PM by releasing balloons and pigeons at the Khulna District Stadium. Simultaneously, PM Rahman connected virtually to launch the program across 503 upazilas nationwide. Upon his arrival at Khulna Stadium, he was received by State Minister for Youth and Sports Aminul Haque and Youth and Sports Secretary Mahfuzul Alam Khan. Raising the national flag, the Prime Minister walked along the stadium tracks to greet cheering students, athletes, and young competitors in the stands.
Read nextMinimum Wage Board Sets 2nd Meeting for November 9 to Advance RMG Salary Structure NegotiationsOrganized under the theme "Sports as a Profession, Security for the Family" (ক্রীড়া হলে পেশা, পরিবার পাবে ভরসা), the program targets young participants aged 10 to 14 years. Executed by the Sports Directorate under the Ministry of Youth and Sports in line with electoral manifesto commitments, the 2nd season expands the competition to 10 sports disciplines by adding Volleyball and Table Tennis to the original eight events. In Khulna alone, a staggering 1,623,218 young competitors registered online, reflecting massive grassroots engagement modeled after the iconic 1980s "Nötun Kuri" talent search initiative.
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