Mymensingh: State Minister for Information and Broadcasting Yasser Khan Choudhury today called upon students to play an active role in protecting the environment and contributing to social development. He made the remarks while addressing a seminar and tree plantation programme organised by the Dhaka University Students’ Association, Nandail, in Mymensingh’s Nandail upazila.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, the state minister emphasized the importance of youth engagement, noting that young people have a vital role in building a responsible and environmentally conscious society. During his daylong visit to Nandail, Yasser Khan Choudhury participated in various social, religious, and welfare programmes. He attended a janaza in the Moazzempur area and expressed sympathy to the bereaved family after the funeral prayers.
The state minister also distributed scholarships among meritorious students at an annual scholarship awarding ceremony at Brahmaputra School and College in Mymensingh, highlighting government initiatives aimed at improving education and urging students to dedicate themselves to the country’s development.
Later, he visited storm-hit areas in Betagair Union, distributing corrugated sheets, cash assistance, and dry food among affected families. He assured continued support for the victims and instructed concerned authorities to ensure their quick rehabilitation. Throughout the day, Yasser Khan Choudhury visited different parts of the upazila, engaging with local residents on development and public welfare issues.
He also joined Juma prayers at Madhupur Bazar Central Jame Mosque, where he informed worshippers about various development activities undertaken by the government. At another programme, the state minister handed over allocation letters from the Prime Minister’s Relief Fund to representatives of different social and religious institutions.