Bangladesh, Aug. 2 -- Martial arts will become a compulsory component of sports education for students in Classes IV and V at primary schools as the government moves to strengthen children's physical and mental development, State Minister for Primary and Mass Education Bobby Hajjaj has announced.

The new initiative aims to develop confidence, discipline, self-control and overall wellbeing among primary school students by integrating martial arts into regular sports education.

Making the announcement at the Black Belt Award Ceremony 2026, organised by the Bangladesh Kyokushin Karate Association (BKKA) at Rangs Bhaban in the capital's Bijoy Sarani on Friday night, Bobby Hajjaj said the government is placing greater emphasis on sports as p...