Dhaka: BNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman today called upon all to cast their votes for the sheaf of paddy in the next general election to build the nation. “I call upon all men and women, students, the young generation, and people from all walks of life of the country to vote for the sheaf of paddy in the upcoming general election to give BNP a chance to build the nation,” he said. He made the call while addressing a discussion titled ‘The Future Bangladesh in the Expectations of the Youth and BNP’s Plan’ at Bangladesh China Friendship International Conference Center (BCFICC) here as the chief guest.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, the discussion was jointly organized by Bangladesh Jatiyatabadi Chhatra Dal (JCD), Juba Dal, and Swechasebak Dal marking International Youth Day-2025. BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir was present at the event as the special guest with Swechchhasebak Dal Central President SM Jilani in the chair.
Tarique Rahman stated that the era of traditional slogan-based politics is over, asserting that the public is now looking for change. He emphasized that BNP believes in implementing its promises rather than just making them and urged all to cooperate with BNP to turn its plans into reality. He highlighted that a spontaneous show of public support is crucial to improving the quality of life of all citizens and establishing the right of the people in Bangladesh.
In his speech, Tarique Rahman highlighted various initiatives undertaken by BNP aimed at creating employment and empowering the youth of the country. He stressed the importance of acquiring technological knowledge for survival in the present technology-based modern world. He described youth as the lifeline of development, emphasizing that their creativity, innovative spirit, and ambition can propel a country toward prosperity. He warned that if the youth are led astray, the nation’s development and progress can be hampered.
Rahman noted that new technologies are constantly changing the course of human life and mentioned modern technologies like artificial intelligence (AI), robotics, post-quantum cryptography for data storage, or hybrid computing as transformative forces. He stressed acquiring the necessary skills and qualifications to enter the new market of these technologies. He emphasized the importance of technical education and stated that the primary goal for young people should be to develop themselves as humane individuals skilled and proficient in science, technology, and technical fields.
He called on the youth to take responsibility and leadership to build themselves into the most capable individuals to face today’s and tomorrow’s technological challenges. The state must also take a proactive role in ensuring all necessary facilities are available to make the youth technologically proficient, he added.
“Our teams are working to include technology-related education as a compulsory subject in the school curriculum. They are preparing the necessary plans. We also have separate plans to enhance the technology-based work skills of young people who are outside formal education. Through this, the youth will be trained, and unskilled laborers will become skilled laborers,” he said.
Tarique Rahman also announced a plan to take sports as a profession and mentioned considering the inclusion of sports education in the regular curriculum. He also mentioned plans to introduce foreign language courses in the education curriculum. “To turn our youth into valuable assets through government initiatives, we want to launch foreign language courses…If a skilled worker knows more than one foreign language, they don’t have to wait for a job,” he added.
The event saw participation from several BNP leaders and representatives including BNP Students Affairs Secretary Sardar Shakhawat Hossain Bokul, Publicity Secretary Sultan Salahuddin Tuku, Adviser to BNP’s Acting Chairman Dr. Mahadi Amin, Juba Dal President Monayem Munna, and General Secretary Nurul Islam Nayan, among others.