Finance Minister AHM Mustafa Kamal on Thursday proposed an allocation of Tk 1309.86 crore for the Youth and Sports Ministry in the proposed budget for the fiscal year 2023-24, increasing Tk 28.23 crore then the previous budget.
In the proposed budget, TK 927.38 crore allocated for operating cost and Tk 382.48 crore as development expenses.
The allocation for the fiscal year 2022 23 was Tk 1281.63 crore.
However, the revised budget for the fiscal year 2022-23 was Tk 1634.40 crore with.
In the budget speech at Jatiya Sangsad, Mostafa Kamal said it is necessary to develop the sports sector which is an important means for physical and mental well-being and sound entertainment.
Construction and renovation of various sports infrastructures including modern stadiums, gymnasiums and swimming pools are going on and free sports items are being provided to the sports clubs.
Besides," Upazila Sheikh Russel Mini Stadium Construction Project" has been undertaken. In the first phase of the project the construction of stadiums in 125 Upazilas has been completed.
In the second phase, the construction of stadiums in 186 more Upazilas is underway.
To produce skilled players, we create pool of talented players in various categories through talent hunting. Short and long-term trainings are being provided to the players, sports competitions are organized, sports teams are sent abroad and opportunities are created for participation in international level sports competitions.
The image of the country gets brightened in the world when our players earn success in international competition. The girls of Bangladesh are also participating in various national and international competitions spontaneously and are making their mark.
“We are also paying special attention to the welfare of the players. The Sheikh Kamal National Sports Council Award has been introduced for distinguished sports persons/organizers,” he said.
Monthly allowance and one-time grant and medical assistance are being provided to poor, injured and disabled sports persons every year.