Bangladesh, June 19 -- Over one crore students, more than 400,000 teachers and millions of people have been directly or indirectly involved in the Government Primary School Gold Cup Football Tournament, officials said.

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman is expected to attend the final matches of the tournament at the National Stadium on June 20.

State Minister for Primary and Mass Education Bobby Hajjaj announced the programme at a press conference held at the ministry on Thursday.

He said the tournament is not merely a sporting competition but a major initiative aimed at supporting the healthy development of children and adolescents while fostering leadership qualities.

Bobby Hajjaj said the ministry is working with international footbal...