10. The functions of the Council shall be-(a) the development and regulation of sports and co-ordination of sports activities in Bangladesh;(b) the grant of recognition to the national sports organisations and the affiliation of other sports organisations;(c) the promotion and development of standards of national fitness as well as standards of competition comparable to international standards in sports;(d) the institution and execution of training and coaching schemes for international sports events;(e) the arrangement for participation of sports teams in sports events abroad;(f) making of grants to sports organisations for sports activities and also providing for such facilities as construction of stadia, swimming pools and gymnasia;(g) the maintenance and construction of such sports facilities as stadia, gymnasia, swimming pools, play grounds, training and coaching centres;(h) to provide for relief and assistance to needy and distinguished sportsmen after their retirement;(i) the adoption of measures to inculcate and ensure discipline in all sports organisations and among all sportsmen;(j) the publication of books, magazine, brochure and other literature on sports and sportsmen; and(k) doing of such other acts as are necessary for and conducive to carrying out the purposes of this Act.