The New Nation - Internet Edition

UNB, Dhaka

An 11-member Bangladesh contingent left here for the Indian town of Pune Thursday morning to take part in the eight-day 3rd Commonwealth Youth Games to be held October 12-18.

Bangladesh will take part in four disciplines of sports -- swimming, weightlifting, shooting and boxing.

Meanwhile, Bangladesh Olympic Association (BOA) today announced a cash reward of Tk 50,000 for any gold winning Bangladesh athletes in the 3rd version of the Commonwealth Youth Games in Pune.

Bangladesh contingent will return home on Oct 19.