Dhaka, May 6 -- The Youth Festival 2025, which was introduced by the present government for the first time, held in the beginning of this year with great enthusiasm and record participation of athletes across the country.

The festival of Youth saw noteworthy engagement from both men and women athletes with a particular emphasis on promoting sports and cultural activities.

Centre-back Topu Barman thinks that this Festival of Youth has been an effective step taken by the present government to take sports towards development.

Topu said: "Definitely this is a positive step taken by the present government to take the sports towards development.

I think it'll not only encourage the budding athletes but also encourage their family because wh...