No one can suppress the youth: Chief Advisor

The Interim Government’s Chief Advisor Dr. Muhammad Yunus said that when the youth of a country are active, no obstacle can suppress them. He said this at the Youth Volunteer Award ceremony at the Chief Advisor’s office in Tejgaon in the capital this morning (September 15). Earlier, the Interim Government Head presented the ‘Youth Award-2025’ to 12 youth for their contribution to the country’s development in various fields. It was announced earlier in the press conference that the awardees will receive one lakh taka in cash or a prize bond, a crest of honor and a certificate. Three people received awards for their outstanding contribution to youth development and employment – Suraiya Farhana Reshma of Bogra, Md. Akkach Khan of Magura and Md. Zakir Hossain of Noakhali. Md. Khaled Saifullah of Jhalokati and Md. Shahadat Hossain of Gaibandha received awards for their outstanding contribution in the fields of education, science, information technology and technology. Md. Dwip Mahbub of Pabna and Hasan Sheikh of Rajshahi received awards for patriotism, heroism and courage. In addition, Md. Jamal Hossain of Lalmonirhat, Nurul Absar of Cox’s Bazar and Md. Muhin (Mohana) of Rajshahi received awards for exemplary service to the elderly/extraordinary contribution to social welfare. Afaida Khandaker of Satkhira and Uchai Mong Marma (Dhungri Headman) of Bandarban received awards for significant contribution to sports, art and culture. Earlier, at a press conference at the award distribution ceremony at the Secretariat on Sunday (September 14), Secretary of the Ministry of Youth and Sports Md. Mahbub-ul-Alam said that according to the ‘Youth Welfare Fund Act, 2016’, 12 people in five categories will be given ‘Youth Volunteer Award-2025’ for their contribution to the social sector.