Kurigram Correspondent:

The Anti-Drug Volleyball Tournament-2026 has started in Kurigram to build a drug-free society and encourage the youth to play sports. The tournament was inaugurated on Monday (June 8) afternoon at the premises of the Department of Youth Development.

Deputy Commissioner Annapurna Debnath was present as the chief guest at the inaugural ceremony of the tournament.

Superintendent of Police Khandaker Fazle Rabbi (PPM), Deputy Director of the Department of Youth Development Md. Abdur Rashid, DPC Jamil Chowdhury, Chairman of Green Village Foundation M Rashid Ali and other guests were present as special guests.

Chaired by Deputy Director of the Department of Narcotics Control Kurigram Md. Shah Newaz, the speakers said that drugs are a social disease. There is no alternative to sports, cultural activities and increasing social awareness to protect the youth from the terrible scourge of drugs. Such events will play an important role in shaping a healthy lifestyle for the youth.

Organized by the Narcotics Control Department, Kurigram District Office, the tournament will run from June 8 to 10. Competition games will be held every day at 3:30 pm with the participation of different teams from the district.

Today, among the 4 teams, Green Village Sports Club and Bhogdanga Youth Sports Association confirmed the semi-finals.

The organizers expressed the hope that this tournament will increase anti-drug awareness and the youth will get the opportunity to develop their talents and skills through sports.