Dhaka, Oct. 30 -- Commerce Adviser Sk. Bashir Uddin today underscored the urgent need to preserve and create playgrounds for children and youth to protect them from the growing menace of drugs and to ensure their healthy physical and mental growth.

He made the remarks while inaugurating the 6th National Women's Baseball Championship at the Riya Gop Women's Sports Complex Ground in Dhanmondi."Once this field seemed huge to me, but now it feels small. Many buildings have been constructed, but we must ensure open spaces where our children can play and stay away from the deadly trap of drugs," Adviser Bashir Uddin said.

Emphasizing the broader social value of sports, he added, "Through sports, our youth and children learn leadership, resili...