Dhaka: BNP standing committee member and former minister Amir Khasru Mahmud Chowdhury today said the party will create employment opportunities for one crore youths if it wins the upcoming national elections slated for February 2026.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, detailed plans have been developed based on the Gen-Z concept to determine the number of jobs that will be generated in different sectors, the senior BNP leader told a seminar titled "My First Vote and Future Bangladesh" hosted by the private university branch of Jatiyatabadi Chhatra Dal at the July Smriti Memorial Hall of the Chattogram Press Club.
Addressing the programme as the chief guest, Amir Khasru said BNP is focused on generating employment opportunities in Bangladesh by equipping the youth with skills in different sectors. He emphasized that the country's economy could flourish by enhancing the skills of people engaged in cottage industries, particularly blacksmiths, theater professionals, and sports enthusiasts in rural Bangladesh.
Noting that around two lakh children in Bangladesh are engaged in freelancing, utilizing platforms like PayPal, he stated, "This will accelerate our economy. If the BNP comes to power, it will prioritize the information technology sector and facilitate investments to further boost the country's economy with the participation of all Bangladeshis."
Amir Khasru stressed the importance of having a goal to achieve the nation's dreams. He referred to President Ziaur Rahman's vision of turning dreams into reality and emphasized the need to engage in responsible and accountable politics, moving away from outdated political practices.
He criticized the current government's 15 years of rule, claiming there was no democracy and accusing it of economic mismanagement. To strengthen the economy, Khasru advocated for a micro model and mentioned plans by Tarique Rahman to plant 25 crore trees and dig 20,000 canals to improve the environment.
Addressing the seminar, BNP assistant organizing secretary Barrister Mir Helal Uddin Chowdhury lamented the lack of voting opportunities in the past 15 years, asserting that the upcoming election in February will determine the future of Bangladesh.
Other speakers at the function included BNP national executive committee member Justice Faisal Mahmud Foizee, President of Private University Chhatra Dal Md. Abu Horaira, and BNP leaders Hummam Quader Chowdhury and Israfil Khasru Chowdhury.