Barishal, Nov. 30 -- day short pitch cricket tournament was inaugurated on Saturday at the Dr. Enayet Karim School and College playground in Wazirpur upazila of Barishal district.

Dr. Enayet Karim, President of the Global Development Bank and Asian Chapter President of the United Nations World Council for Indigenous Games (UN-WCIG), inaugurated the tournament as the Chief Guest.

A total of 22 teams from across the district will participate. Day-night matches will begin on December 10, with the final scheduled for December 30.

The tournament aims to curb drug use in society, particularly among youths.

Speaking at the opening ceremony, Dr. Karim highlighted that sports, through structured programs, serve as an effective tool to prevent ...