Power minister inaugurates DC Gold Cup football tournament in Sirajganj

The DC Gold Cup Football Tournament began in a festive atmosphere at Shaheed Shamsuddin Stadium in Sirajganj on Sunday.

Power, Energy and Mineral Resources Minister Iqbal Hasan Mahmud Tuku inaugurated the tournament at the stadium in the afternoon.

Speaking at the event, the minister said sports play an important role in keeping young people physically and mentally fit and steering them away from drugs and crime.

He said organising such tournaments was important to reviving the lost tradition of football in the country.

Tuku also praised Prime Minister Tarique Rahman’s timely decisions and various initiatives in sports and other sectors.

Sirajganj Deputy Commissioner Md Aminul Islam and Additional Superintendent of Police Nazran Rauf, among others, were present at the event.