Govt to establish mini stadiums in every upazila in phases: State Minister

The government plans to establish a mini stadium and a playground in every upazila across the country in phases to expand sports infrastructure at the grassroots level, said State Minister for Youth and Sports Aminul Haque in the Jatiya Sangsad on Monday.

He disclosed the plan while replying to a starred question from ruling party lawmaker Kamruzzaman Kamrul (Sunamganj-1).

He said the construction of mini stadiums in 125 upazilas had been completed under the first phase of the project.

Construction work in another 201 upazilas is underway under the second phase, while mini stadiums have already been built in nine upazilas under a special project, he added.

Under the third phase, 121 upazilas have been included in the land acquisition project, the state minister said.

Aminul said the government would gradually establish mini stadiums and standard playgrounds in the remaining upazilas.