State Minister for Youth and Sports Aminul Haque has ordered the cancellation of allocations for auto-rickshaw shops inside the Bir Shreshtha Shaheed Mostafa Kamal Stadium in Kamalapur and temporarily suspended the stadium administrator for alleged negligence of duty.

Bangladesh said on that Friday former star cricketer Shakib Al Hasan had no prospect of returning to play after he joined a media event with ousted former prime minister Sheikh Hasina, a convicted fugitive.

India last toured Bangladesh in 2022 for a three-match ODI series and a two-match Test series.

The government has launched an initiative to establish a playground in every union across the country by identifying at least eight bighas of land in each area to promote grassroots sports.

In less than 24 hours since the Bangladesh Football Federation (BFF) staged its dramatic unveiling of Thomas Dooley as the new head coach of the national men’s team, the appointment has already descended into uncertainty -- exposing, yet again, the confusion and short-termism that continue to reflect recurring issues in Bangladesh football.

A day after Bangladesh Football Federation unveiled new head coach Thomas Dooley in a dramatic fashion, Aminul Haque, the State Minister for Youth and Sports, has claimed that a contract with the German-born American has not been finalised yet.

State Minister for Youth and Sports Aminul Haque visited Abahani in Dhanmondi today, reaffirming his commitment to keeping the country’s sports arena free from political influence and urging the club’s officials to reclaim their lost pride with proper management.

State Minister for Youth and Sports Aminul Haque yesterday said that expectations from The Daily Star are always to “speak for the people of Bangladesh and stand for the truth”, while praising the newspaper for presenting accurate information and stressing the importance of a free press.

Notably, the women’s national hockey team--set to compete internationally for the first time--has also been incorporated into the payroll system.

"I miss the country immensely. I hope to return soon, and it will certainly feel great when that happens."

State Minister for Youth and Sports Aminul Haque inspected the Sylhet International Cricket Stadium (SICS) and the Sylhet District Stadium today as part of the lead-up to the nationwide launch of the Notun Kuri Sports programme, scheduled to be inaugurated by Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on April 30.

According to the state minister, the athletes will receive a uniform monthly allowance, although the exact amount will be announced at the function on Monday. 

State Minister for Youth and Sports, Aminul Haque, said on Tuesday that an investigation committee will be formed to determine why Bangladesh did not participate in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup, jointly hosted by India and Sri Lanka.

State Minister for Youth and Sports Aminul Haque has ordered the withdrawal of officials responsible for Birshrestha Shaheed Mostafa Kamal Stadium in Kamalapur after observing what he described as negligence in maintaining security and proper management at the venue.

State Minister for Youth and Sports Aminul Haque said today that Shakib Al Hasan and Mashrafe Bin Mortaza would be welcomed back to cricket if they can resolve the legal proceedings against them.

The sports state minister also stressed the importance of domestic women’s football competitions, rather than focusing solely on international matches.

The newly appointed sports state minister has asked federations to submit a consolidated report within a week outlining their activities over the past year, obstacles to holding elections, relations with district sports associations, annual calendars, and lists of national players.

“The government wants to emphasise sports at the grassroots by creating more open playgrounds so that children can play freely without obstacles,” he said.

Faruque acknowledged concerns about a possible ICC embargo but avoided firm predictions.

BCB stands as the clearest example of how instability at the top can stall sporting progress.