Sports Reporter :
The Bangladesh Government has approved a new project named ‘Basic Self-Defence Training for Youths. The tenure of project is three-year. The Ministry of Youth and Sports will execute the project for 8,850 youths including 6oo young women.
The project will run through Bangladesh Krira Shikkha Protisthan (BKSP), which is situated in Savar. The expenditure of the project has been estimated at Taka 27.28 crore.
The project was finally approved by also Ministry of Planning on Thursday.
The initiative will reach young people from all 64 districts, ensuring wide access to self-defence training opportunities, according to the project document.
The main objective of the initiative is to build the physical and mental capacity of the country’s youths by equipping them with practical self-defence techniques and promoting self-confidence, discipline, and resilience.
The training is designed to prepare them to respond effectively to any unexpected or threatening situation and to ensure their personal safety.
Officials said that the project will also contribute to the development of a more confident and health-conscious generation of young people.
Sports Ministry officials said providing self-defence training to the younger generation is essential for building a confident and resilient society.
Beyond personal protection, such training develops physical fitness, enhances mental alertness, and cultivates discipline and self-control.
It also encourages civic responsibility and awareness of community safety, particularly among young women who are often more vulnerable to harassment and violence.
By introducing structured training at BKSP and its regional centres, the government aims to make self-defence an accessible life skill for all youths, regardless of their background or location.
Officials from the Youth and Sports Ministry said the initiative is expected to have a lasting impact on national youth development.
It will empower participants with practical self-defence skills, promote gender equality, and help build a generation that is both physically capable and mentally prepared to handle difficult situations.
