Dhaka:BNP Acting Secretary General and Prime Minister's Adviser Advocate Ruhul Kabir Rizvi emphasized the importance of encouraging youth to ask questions as a foundation for creating an innovative society and fostering national development.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, Rizvi made these remarks as the chief guest at "Idea Fest-2025," an event organized by the Ziaur Rahman Foundation at the Muzaffar Ahmed Chowdhury Auditorium in the Social Science Faculty building of Dhaka University.
Rizvi highlighted that the practice of questioning is essential for knowledge, science, and philosophy. He stressed that fostering inquisitive minds among students and youth is crucial for identifying societal crises and generating valuable ideas for effective state policy formulation.
He urged young people to go beyond social media engagement, encouraging them to participate in constructive discussions and debates on societal issues with their peers, drawing similarities to global leaders' calls for youth engagement.
Rizvi also praised the Ziaur Rahman Foundation for its humanitarian and social welfare activities, noting its resilience in continuing initiatives such as virtual science exhibitions and public health efforts during the COVID-19 pandemic and dengue outbreaks, despite facing severe restrictions and challenging political environments.
The event was attended by Ziaur Rahman Foundation Executive Director Dr. Farhad Halim Donar, Dhaka University Vice-Chancellor Prof Dr. ABM Obaidul Islam, Central University Vice-Chancellor Prof Lutfor Rahman, along with other prominent academicians and distinguished guests.