Staff Reporter:
Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus yesterday called upon the youths to contribute to the devel-opment of the country with their talent, energy, and creativity.
“I call every youth to contribute to the development of the society and the country with your talent, en-ergy, 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 orga-nized by the Ministry of Youth and Sports at Shapla Hall of his office.
This year, 12 youths were conferred with the award for their outstanding voluntary service and inspira-tional contributions to society.
Prof Yunus said he believes that if the youths are active, no problem in this country can remain unre-solved.
He said, “Yesterday 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 ceremo-ny 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 protec-tion, 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.
Noting that active participation of youth in every aspect of society can bring many positive changes, Prof Yunus said, “In healthcare, even a small initiative taken by you can save thousands of children from disease. In education, your small efforts can advance the nation’s education standards by leaps and bounds”.
“In protecting the environment, your collective action can ensure a safe and green world for our future generations. Remember, every small step you take will open the path for major achievements of the country,” he added.
Youth and Sports Adviser Asif Mahmud Shojib Bhuyain, Secretary of the ministry Md Mahbub-Ul-Alam and award winner Suraiya Farhana Reshma also spoke at the event.
