Staff Reporter:
Deputy Speaker Barrister Kayser Kamal said active participation of the youths in politics is imperative for overall national transformation under able leadership.
“To build a beautiful, humane, and democratic Bangladesh, the youth must step forward to lead. Wishing for change is not enough; one must engage actively to realize that change,” he said.
Deputy Speaker said this while addressing a function titled ‘Youth Manifesto 2026: Yes, Triumph Has Been Achieved’ held at the Bangla Academy auditorium here yesterday.
“We want our country to be governed in our own way. We want rule of law and we want our leaders to speak for us. Realizing these expectations requires active participation of the people,” he said.
“Societal transformation and positive change is no possible without political engagement,” he said.
He praised the participating youth representatives for their articulated demands, presentation style, and speeches, describing them as no less refined than those of a Member of Parliament.
Barrister Kayser Kamal expressed regret over the decay in political values over the past one and a half centuries.
“Politics has drifted away from ideology, falling into the hands of extortionists, drug addicts, rowdies, and work-averse individuals. To overcome this crisis, educated, humane, and morally upright citizens must come forward,” he said.
Recalling the July-August mass uprising, the Deputy Speaker cautioned that the threat of fascism has not entirely over.
Nearly 1,400 mothers lost their children and trial process of the killing remains incomplete. Yet, fascist forces are showing signs of resurfacing. Under these circumstances, the youth cannot afford to remain idle at home,” he noted.
Commending the organizers of the programme, he urged them to ensure that its impact extends nationwide.
“Many of you should prepare yourselves to enter the future National Parliament. We must build our nation ourselves, he added.
