River Conservation A Must
To protect the rivers of the country from severe pollution, it is necessary to adopt and implement appropriate action plans with the befitting coordination among the programs carried out by all the concerned inter-ministries. A special task force might be formed and remained functional to tackle and oversee regular management of industrial wastes on the banks of the major rivers in different parts of the country like Buriganga, Turag, Shitalakshya, Karnafuli, Padma, and Meghna.
An essential measure for increasing river navigability is a must. Above all, the National River Conservation Commission has to play the role of an independent, functioning, and active body devoid of formality and discussion in this regard.
Wares Ali Khan
Sadar, Narsingdi
Create Sufficient Employment Opportunities
A recently conducted Labor Force Survey depicts that the number of unemployed people is 2.88 million where the youth unemployment rate is almost 17% in the country now. We know, a country, after all, cannot proceedfurther only depending on its high GDP growth rate. Rather, emphasis should be put on creating overall employment opportunities.
Demographic dividend is the real pride for Bangladesh. So, the country’s large youth population has to be equipped with the right set of skills to make them employable in the first changing job market. Preparing the youth is vital for the economy. In order to continue the tempo of economic development, the government should create sustainable employment opportunities both in public and private sectors. Therefore, it is an earnest urge to the supreme authorities to undertake a framework of formulating the National Employment Policy.
Ahnaf Sajid Jawad
Sadar, Rangpur
