The New Nation - Internet Edition

Staff Reporter

The Ministry of Youth and Sports yesterday formed a two-member inquiry committee to investigate the import and marketing of footballs inscribed with Kalima.

The committee headed by Deputy Secretary (Sports) Mohammad Mahfuzar Rahman Sarker, has been asked to submit report after investigation into the matter.

The other member of the committee is Director (Sports) of the National Sports Council Mohammad Haizul Kaiyum, according to a press release issued by the ministry yesterday.

The press release termed the marketing of such footballs a heinous and condemnable act.

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Referring to the newspaper reports it said attention have been drawn to footballs inscribed with Kalima in a national flag are available in the markets which hurt the feelings of the Muslims.

The ministry has requested concerned importers and traders of sports items not to import and market such footballs in future, which could hurt religious feelings of the countrymen.

The ministry has also sought cooperation of the ministries of home and commerce in this regard.