Sports clubs should be supervised by ministry: Minister

Dhaka, Oct 1 (UNB) – State Minister for Youth and Sports Zahid Ahsan Russel on Tuesday said sports clubs should be brought under the supervision of the ministry for ensuring their accountability.

“Casino business in clubs is unfortunate. We can’t supervise them since they are not under us,” he told reporters at the Secretariat.

Officials related to several clubs have recently been arrested for allegedly running casinos in clubs.

The state minister condemned the practice and demanded highest punishment for those involved. He noted that the development has tarnished the image of the sports sector.

Replying to a question, he said the ministry cannot monitor the sports clubs as most of them are limited company.

“The time has come to amend the law [to bring sports clubs under the ministry’s supervision],” he said.