Dhaka, Aug. 2 -- Around 500 runners from diverse background came together on Friday in an event to draw attention to the necessity of physical activities and fitness in transforming education to be more enjoyable, equitable, and inclusive.

Bangladesh Youth Leadership Center (BYLC) arranged 'BYLC Running with Purpose 2019' in collaboration with the Ministry of Youth and Sports. The 7.5-kilometer running event at Hatirjheel, participated by hundreds of youth, children, and adults, was organised to observe this year's UN International Youth Day's theme - Transforming Education.

State Minister for Ministry of Youth and Sports Md Zahid Ahsan Russel in his speech as the chief guest underscored the need to ensure good health of students.

"We ...