Prime Minister Tarique Rahman stated that the future of Bangladesh depends on the new generation. He made the remark on Saturday, May 2, 2026, while inaugurating the nationwide ‘Notun Kuri Sports 2026’ event at Sylhet District Stadium. Addressing the youth, he urged them to represent Bangladesh globally through sports and emphasized that they are the country’s future leaders and achievers.

The Prime Minister encouraged young people to engage in sports alongside their studies, assuring them of state and government support. He said that the current generation of leaders would pass the baton to the youth, who would one day become athletes, influential figures, and even prime ministers. The event was joined virtually by young athletes from district stadiums across the country.

‘Notun Kuri’ began in 1976 as a talent search program for children and adolescents, originally popularized through Bangladesh Television in the 1980s. The revived version, ‘Notun Kuri Sports,’ marks a new chapter, shifting the focus from stage performance to athletic fields.