Rokon Uddin Babul, lawmaker for Lalmonirhat-2 and a member of the Parliamentary Standing Committee on the Ministry of Agriculture, has said that fertiliser dealerships will be cancelled if any irregularities are found in the appointment process. New dealers will be appointed in their place.

He made the remarks while responding to questions from journalists after inaugurating the Shaheed President Ziaur Rahman Memorial Football Tournament at the Kumrirhat High School ground in Aditmari upazila of Lalmonirhat on Wednesday afternoon (October 14).

Babul said various allegations had been raised regarding fertiliser distribution and dealership appointments. Intelligence agencies are investigating the newly appointed fertiliser dealers. If any irregularities are found during the investigation, the appointments will be cancelled and new dealers recruited.

Speaking about the development of sports and culture, the MP said work had begun to improve Shilpakala Academies in every upazila. Initiatives would also be taken to introduce at least one music class in every educational institution. Musical instruments and other necessary equipment would be supplied to primary and secondary schools and colleges to support music education.

He further said sports grounds and stadiums were essential for promoting sporting activities. The government had begun work to establish one stadium in every upazila and a mini stadium in every union.

Providing young people with healthy recreational opportunities through sports and cultural activities could help protect them from the dangers of drug abuse, he added. The government was working towards that goal.

The tournament’s opening ceremony was organised by Kashful Sporting Club with financial support from the Shamsuddin Memorial Foundation.

Among those present were Aditmari Upazila Nirbahi Officer (UNO) Gunjan Biswas, Palashi Union BNP President Hamidur Rahman, and Kamalabari Union BNP President Maidul Islam Sarkar Jewel, among others.