UNB, Cox’s Bazar :
The Fourth National Youth Conference – 2020 organized by Jaago Foundation began on Wednesday at Long Beach Hotel in the district.
“Emphasis should be given to the development of young people as they constitute about one-third of Bangladesh’s population,” said State Minister for Youth and Sports Zahid Ahsan Russel, MP as the chief guest of the four-day conference.
“We are continuing our efforts to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). By empowering the young people, the national youth conference is a powerful platform to achieve the SDGs in Bangladesh,” he added.
Speaking at the occasion, State Minister for Power, Energy and Mineral Resources Nasrul Hamid Bipu said that issues like poverty, violence and lawlessness in the society can be easily identified if the youth are empowered by enhancing their skills. “There can be nothing better than helping young people develop their abilities. The workshops at the conference will create opportunities of job and experience for the young people,” he added.
“Young people are the backbone of the society. It is our responsibility to empower them and to involve them in various matters. They can play a powerful role in changing their own community as well as in achieving the SDGs of Bangladesh,” explained Korvi Rakshand, chairman of Jaago Foundation.
The National Youth Conference is a platform for empowering young people by giving them expertise in various fields, developing them in the long-term and to play a role in achieving the SDGs of Bangladesh.Over 600 young people are participating in this year’s conference where more than 30 workshops will be arranged.
Women killed in elephant attack: A woman was trampled to death by a wild elephant at Hindupara in northern Guapanchak of Anwara Upazila recently.
The deceased was identified as Devi Rani, 45, wife of Dr Arun Kanti Dey.
Upazila Nirbahi Officer (UNO) Shekh Jobair said quoting family sources, “Devi Rani was trampled by a wild elephant in front of her house around 1.30am of Sunday night while the elephant came out from the nearest hill, leaving her dead on the spot.”
The UNO however assured the victims family of financial help.
The Fourth National Youth Conference – 2020 organized by Jaago Foundation began on Wednesday at Long Beach Hotel in the district.
“Emphasis should be given to the development of young people as they constitute about one-third of Bangladesh’s population,” said State Minister for Youth and Sports Zahid Ahsan Russel, MP as the chief guest of the four-day conference.
“We are continuing our efforts to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). By empowering the young people, the national youth conference is a powerful platform to achieve the SDGs in Bangladesh,” he added.
Speaking at the occasion, State Minister for Power, Energy and Mineral Resources Nasrul Hamid Bipu said that issues like poverty, violence and lawlessness in the society can be easily identified if the youth are empowered by enhancing their skills. “There can be nothing better than helping young people develop their abilities. The workshops at the conference will create opportunities of job and experience for the young people,” he added.
“Young people are the backbone of the society. It is our responsibility to empower them and to involve them in various matters. They can play a powerful role in changing their own community as well as in achieving the SDGs of Bangladesh,” explained Korvi Rakshand, chairman of Jaago Foundation.
The National Youth Conference is a platform for empowering young people by giving them expertise in various fields, developing them in the long-term and to play a role in achieving the SDGs of Bangladesh.Over 600 young people are participating in this year’s conference where more than 30 workshops will be arranged.
Women killed in elephant attack: A woman was trampled to death by a wild elephant at Hindupara in northern Guapanchak of Anwara Upazila recently.
The deceased was identified as Devi Rani, 45, wife of Dr Arun Kanti Dey.
Upazila Nirbahi Officer (UNO) Shekh Jobair said quoting family sources, “Devi Rani was trampled by a wild elephant in front of her house around 1.30am of Sunday night while the elephant came out from the nearest hill, leaving her dead on the spot.”
The UNO however assured the victims family of financial help.
