‘Success in sports glorifies nation’

RANGPUR, Mar 22 (BSS): Member of the Parliamentary Standing Committee on the Ministry of Road Transport and Bridges Nazmul Hoque Prodhan Sunday asked the students and youths to glorify the nation through achieving success in sports.

He also called upon the students for regular practice of sports and exercise to become physically stronger and mentally sound side by side with their studies and other extra curricular activities to flourish their talents, potential and abilities. Prodhan, also a freedom fighter, said this while addressing the prize giving ceremony of the annual sports and cultural competitions- 2015 of Panchagarh Mokbular Rahman Government College on its ground in Panchagarh district town as the chief guest.

Principal of the College Prof Dr Mohammad Abdul Khaleque presided over the meet.

Principal of Panchagarh Government Women College Professor Kanailal Kundu, Zila Parishad Administrator Abu Bakar Siddique and Sadar Upazila chairman Anwar Sadat Samrat addressed the ceremony.

More than 1,000 students of the reputed educational institution took part in 40 sports events and different cultural competitions.

Later, the chief guest distributed prizes among the winners.