Sports promote discipline, keep youths away from drugs: KDA Chairman

Khulna, 1 Aug– Chairman of Khulna Development Authority (KDA) Advocate S.M. Shafikul Alam Mona today said there is no alternative to sports in protecting the young people from drugs, juvenile gangs and different social crimes. 

"Sports are a source of healthy recreation, reflecting discipline, unity and teamwork. Football teaches leadership, instant decision-making, loyalty and mutual respect," he said while inaugurating the final of the 32-team Zia Memorial Mini-Bar Football Tournament at Balur Math in the city's Ward No. 21 on Friday afternoon. The tournament was organised by Young Star Boys Club. 

Mona, also president of Khulna city BNP, said regular sports activities help keep young people disciplined, physically fit and mentally healthy at a time when excessive screen time has become a growing concern. 

He said the KDA is committed not only to developing urban infrastructure but also to ensuring a healthy environment, adequate playgrounds and a vibrant city where the younger generation can grow up in a healthy atmosphere. 

After the programme, Mona joined a prayer gathering at Mariam Jame Mosque on Dilkhola Road in Ward No. 30 and later inspected the construction work of Sritalabari Temple. 

Among others, Khulna city BNP Organising Secretary Chowdhury Hasanur Rashid Miraj, former Joint Convener K.M. Badrul Anam, Metropolitan Krishak Dal Convener Akhteruzzaman Talukder Sajib, Metropolitan Sramik Dal Member Secretary Md. Shafiqul Islam Shafi, social worker Khairuzzaman Sajib and Sheikh Abdus Salam were present. BSS