Khulna: With a series of events including youth rallies, oath-taking ceremonies, and cleanliness drives, Khulna marked the observance of National and International Youth Day. This year’s theme centered on “Technology-driven Youth Power, Progress through Multilateral Partnerships.”
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, the day began with an oath-taking ceremony, a discussion meeting, and the distribution of youth loan cheques at the Sonadanga Youth Center’s conference room. Deputy Commissioner Mohammad Saiful Islam, speaking as the chief guest, emphasized the crucial role of youth as the driving force behind the country’s progress. He highlighted the need for a youth-friendly governance system to build a sustainable and prosperous Bangladesh.
“Currently, young people aged 15 to 29 make up nearly one-fifth of the population. We must turn them into human resources through proper training. For this, the government and development partners must adequately invest in developing youth skills,” added Deputy Commissioner Islam.
The meeting was presided over by Md. Mostak Uddin, Deputy Director of the Khulna Youth Development Department. The event was a collaborative effort by the Khulna District Administration and the Youth Development Department. Notable speakers included H.M. Nuruzzaman, Deputy Coordinator of the Youth Training Center; Fuli Sarkar, Senior Manager of World Vision; Abdullah Al Mamun, Area Coordinator of TIB; and student representatives Al Shahriar Islam and Saif Newaz.
Md. Parvez Molla, Assistant Director of the Youth Development Department, conducted the event where youth loan cheques amounting to Tk 11.22 million were distributed among 51 young men and 60 young women through various units and offices in the district.
In a tribute to the martyrs of the July Mass Uprising, 36 fruit trees were planted on the premises of the Youth Development Department.