Rangpur, Oct. 5 -- What was once envisioned as a milestone project for women's sports in Rangpur has now become a grazing ground for cattle and goats.

The Tk 38-crore women's sports complex, constructed on 10 acres of land in Uttam Hajir Haat area of Rangpur city, has been lying abandoned for years due to poor planning, lack of maintenance and official neglect.

The complex, launched by the National Sports Council in 2017, was meant to inspire female athletes and provide them with modern facilities, including dormitories, a gymnasium, an indoor stadium and training grounds.

Although construction was not fully complete, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina officially inaugurated the project on August 2, 2023, during an election rally at Rangpur ...