Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus today called upon the youths to contribute to the development of the country with their talent, energy, and creativity, says BSS report.
“I call every youth to contribute to the development of the society and the country with your talent, energy, and creativity. May your success not be limited to personal achievements but be an example for others to emulate,” he said.
The chief adviser said this while addressing the ‘Youth Volunteer Award 2025’ giving ceremony organized by the Ministry of Youth and Sports at Shapla Hall of his office in the city.
This year, 12 youths were conferred with the award for their outstanding voluntary service and inspirational contributions to society.
Prof Yunus said he believes that if the youths are active, no problem in this country can remain unresolved.
He said, “Today we are celebrating the power of youth. This is the driving force of our nation. I firmly believe that when the youth of a country remain active, energetic, and full of innovative spirit, no obstacle can hold back their progress.”
At the outset of his speech, the chief adviser greeted the audience warmly and said he was “extremely delighted” to be present at the event.
He extended special thanks to the Ministry of Youth and Sports for arranging the award giving ceremony and conveyed “heartfelt congratulations” to the award recipients.
Noting that the innovative power of young people in Bangladesh is no longer limited to the education sector, the chief adviser said, “Youth are playing pioneering roles in healthcare, environmental protection, poverty alleviation, and in establishing social justice”.
These youths led the mass uprising of 2024 and they have written the history of the country throughout the ages, he added.