Bashundhara Crowned Champions of Alokito Kishor Gold Cup in Lalmonirhat

LALMONIRHAT, Oct 31: Barobari Bashundhara Sports Club were crowned champions of the Lalmonirhat Deputy Commissioner Alokito Kishor Gold Cup Football Tournament after edging Nawabhat Adarsha Club 1-0 in the final on Friday.

Speaking at the prize-giving ceremony, Disaster Management and Relief Minister Asadul Habib Dulu said sports could play an important role in keeping young people away from drugs and other social evils. 

He said efforts were underway to revive sporting activities in Lalmonirhat after a prolonged lull, urging children and teenagers to balance their academic studies with participation in sports.

The minister also highlighted the tournament's role in identifying promising young footballers who could represent the country in the future.

State Minister for Youth and Sports Md Aminul Haque, attending the ceremony as a special guest, said age-group competitions were essential for developing future football talent.

He assured that the government would take responsibility for facilitating the admission of Barobari Bashundhara Sports Club's talented goalkeeper to the Bangladesh Krira Shikkha Protishthan (BKSP). 

He also called for similar tournaments to be organised across the country to strengthen grassroots football and provide young players with opportunities to develop their skills.

The programme was chaired by Lalmonirhat Deputy Commissioner Muhammad Rashedul Haque Pradhan.

District Council Administrator AKM Mominul Haque, Superintendent of Police Md Asaduzzaman, government officials, sports organisers and people from different walks of life attended the ceremony.