No Alternative to Sports in Eradicating Drugs and Social Decay, CMP Commissioner.

Staff Reporter, ​Sports play an indispensable role in steering the youth away from social degradation, drug abuse, and criminal activities, helping shape them into good citizens. Such Under-18 tournaments will nurture the emerging cricketers of the future national team, remarked Chattogram Metropolitan Police (CMP) Commissioner Hasan Md. Shawkat Ali. ​He made these remarks as the chief guest on Thursday (October 8) morning while officially inaugurating the "Rafi Smriti Metropolitan Junior (U-18) Cricket League 2026" at the Dampara Police Lines ground. The tournament is jointly organized by the Chattogram Metropolitan Sports Association and the CMP. ​Osman Gani Mansur, Editor and Publisher of The Daily People's View, addressed the event as a special guest, paying tribute to the memory of the late Rafi. ​Speaking as the chief guest, CMP Commissioner Shawkat Ali added, "Sports not only boost physical fitness but also foster leadership, discipline, and a sense of mutual harmony among the youth. Chattogram has no shortage of talented cricketers, and these grassroots competitions serve as a vital platform for them." He urged all concerned to sustain such sports initiatives. ​The inaugural function took on a lively festive atmosphere in the presence of top CMP police officials and distinguished sports personalities. Among others present were CMP Additional Police Commissioner (Traffic) Hossain Mohammad Kabir Bhuiyan, Additional Police Commissioner (Crime & Operations) Muhammad Faisal Ahmed, Deputy Police Commissioner (Headquarters) Md. Ferdous Ali Chowdhury (promoted to Additional DIG), and Deputy Police Commissioner (DB-South) Sheikh Shariful Islam (promoted to Additional DIG). ​Additionally, Chattogram Press Club President Zahidul Karim Kochi and Chattogram Metropolitan Sports Association General Secretary Freedom Fighter Shahabuddin Ahammad Chowdhury, along with local prominent sports organizers, coaches, junior players, and their guardians, attended and enjoyed the opening ceremony. ​Following the formal inauguration, the guests exchanged greetings with the young players and wished them success. Various junior cricket clubs and academies from Chattogram metropolis are participating in this tournament.