# Govt condemns forceful disruption of girls' football matches, warns of action

> The government condemned the disruption of girls' football matches and warned those restricting women's rights will face legal consequences. District administrations in Dinajpur and Joypurhat were instructed to resume t…

Published: 2025-01-30 · Desk: Latest · Source: Prothom Alo

The government has strongly condemned the forced disruption of girls' football matches and issued a warning that those who impose restrictions on women, infringing on their rights, will be held accountable under Bangladesh's laws. A statement from the Chief Adviser's Press Wing reads, "We unequivocally condemn the actions of individuals who have forcibly interrupted girls' football matches. Women are equal citizens of Bangladesh, enjoying the same civil and human rights as men."

The government has directed district administrations in Dinajpur and Joypurhat to take immediate action to resume the halted football matches. District administrators have reported organizing women's football, cricket, and kabaddi matches recently, which were well-received by local communities, with hundreds of spectators attending.

The statement also emphasized the efforts of the interim government, headed by Professor Muhammad Yunus, in hosting one of the country's largest Youth Festivals last month. This event featured women's sports across various rural districts and subdistricts, with thousands of girls participating in football, cricket, and kabaddi, even in remote areas.

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