Rangpur:The National Youth Day 2026 was celebrated in Rangpur city with a focus on harnessing youth power to realize the demographic dividend's full benefits. The Rangpur district administration and the Department of Youth Development (DYD) orchestrated a series of events, including a discussion, loan cheque distribution, and a three-day youth fair at the District Shilpakala Academy.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, the event commenced with a colorful rally from the Public Library grounds, which traversed the main road before returning to its starting point. The Additional Divisional Commissioner of Rangpur division, Md. Ashraful Islam, served as the chief guest, while Rangpur Deputy Commissioner Israt Jahan presided over the event.
The gathering featured speeches from notable figures such as District Council Administrator Md Saiful Islam, Additional Superintendent of Police Md Shariful Alam, Deputy Director of DYD Abdul Faruk, and Assistant Commissioner of Rangpur Metropolitan Police Md Abu Sayeed. In his address, Md. Ashraful Islam highlighted that over one-third of Bangladesh's population is comprised of youth, emphasizing the importance of utilizing this demographic to maximize the demographic dividend.
Further, he underscored the need to nurture youth beyond just an age category, fostering them into healthy, self-reliant, and responsible citizens. He urged the youth to demonstrate their capabilities through action and take a leading role in national development. The chief guest also called for unity, encouraging all to work together for the nation's progress.
The event concluded with the distribution of loan cheques totaling Taka 26,04,000 to 46 young individuals to aid in their self-employment ventures. A diverse audience, including government officials, students, and members of various youth organizations, attended the event.