Apartments become like chickens on the farm.

May 11, 2022

Dhaka: Expressing concern about children being addicted to cellphones and laptops, she said: “This is not a sign of mental and physical well-being. ‘

This was stated by the Prime Minister while speaking as the main guest (virtually) at the 2013-2021 National Sports Awards ceremony on Wednesday morning (May 11). 

He participated in a video conference from Ganobhaban at the event organized at the Osmani Memorial Auditorium. Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina said: “Our children who are now living in all the apartments, living in the apartments, they will become like the chickens of the farm. Go… and still use cell phones, laptops and iPads that are constantly in it. It’s not really a sign of mental, physical well-being. ‘

Addressing parents and guardians, the Prime Minister said: “At the very least, parents and guardians should take the initiative to ensure that children can play with hands and feet, even if only for a short time.” And it is important to have a playground in every area to have. ‘

The Prime Minister said: “Sports and running offer an opportunity for physical and mental development through jumping.” … Our children are improved physically and mentally through sport and exercise. ‘

Directing to have playgrounds in every area, Sheikh Hasina said: “We need to become more proactive in sports. The most unfortunate thing is that there is less space for sports in Dhaka city. We have already taken some initiatives to have playgrounds in each area. We have taken some initiatives where we get free space, we turn it into a playground. ‘

He stressed the interest of the Bangabandhu Nation’s Father and other members of his family in sport, saying that football is Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib’s favorite sport. In his unfinished autobiography he wrote: “People enjoyed Abba’s team and my team when they played. Our school team was very good. I would subdivision the players who were good players and give them a free salary. ‘

Calling for matches to resume domestically, the Prime Minister said: “There are many games in our country, in our villages. Some of these rural games were introduced. These must be activated. Which doesn’t cost too much. They’re going to play themselves, school-to-school competitions, college-to-college competitions, university-to-university competitions, we have to make provisions for this competition to take place on a large scale. We cooperate sufficiently in this regard. In this case we do what is necessary. ‘

The event recognized 75 talented players and sports organizers from 2013-2020 with National Sports Awards. Minister of State for Youth and Sport on behalf of the Prime Minister at the beginning of the program. Zahid Ahsan Russell presented the National Sports Awards to 6 athletes. Later, in the presence of the Prime Minister, (almost) 6 other winners were awarded. 
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