Dhaka, Nov. 5 -- Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has formally opened the second season of Notun Kuri Sports 2026-27, a nationwide sports contest for children and teenagers.

He opened the season at Khulna District Stadium at 4pm Thursday, while launching it online in 503 Upazilas nationwide.

Season 1 was launched in Sylhet on May 2, aiming to nurture hidden talent, spark interest in sport and draw the new generation into it.

For the Khulna event, 1.62 million participants have registered online.

The prime minister arrived at the stadium around 4pm and was welcomed by State Minister for Sports Aminul Haque and Acting Sports Secretary Mahfuzul Alam Khan.

Thousands of children in the stands applauded repeatedly as he entered. He walked tow...