, Nov. 5 -- Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Thursday inaugurated the second season of the nationwide "Notun Kuri Sports-2026-27" competition, aimed at discovering young sporting talent and encouraging children and adolescents to participate in sports.

The inaugural ceremony was held at Khulna District Stadium, with the Prime Minister also virtually launching the programme simultaneously in 503 upazilas across the country.

The Prime Minister entered the stadium around 3:45pm when State Minister for Youth and Sports Md Aminul Haque and acting Secretary Mahfuzul Alam Khan welcomed him.

Later, he inaugurated the programme by releasing balloons and pigeons.

He also hoisted the national flag and waved to the young athletes participating in...