Jatiya Sangsad Speaker Shirin Sharmin Chaudhury on Saturday highlighted the role of youths in building “Sonar Bangla” as dreamt by Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman.
"The youth is the life force of society and future leaders of the country. Bangabandhu's dream - 'Sonar Bangla' and 'Smart Bangladesh' - will be established by developing the country's youths," she said.
She made the remarks while attending the “Scholarship Programme 2022” organised by the Prime Bank Foundation at Le Méridien hotel in Dhaka, read a press release.
The speaker said the Prime Bank Foundation is ensuring higher education of students through the great initiative of providing scholarships, which is commendable.
"Bangladesh is now enjoying the benefits of the demographic dividend. This investment in the education sector is indeed a timely action. The government is very serious about increasing the allocation in the education sector."
Shirin said, "The Father of the Nation, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, had called upon the young generation to get engaged in the reconstruction of the war-torn country. In continuance to his actions, unprecedented development of Bangladesh in the field of education has been achieved under the leadership of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. Currently, record progress in women's education is noticeable...The participation of women in medical education has increased significantly.
"Stipend money is reaching the mobile phones of students' mothers. Today, the progress in the education sector of this country is being lauded around the world."
She urged everyone to work together to provide world-class education to the students.
The speaker also said the government is working to ensure inclusive economic growth and is committed to implementing economic plans and policies inclusive of backward communities besides adopting farmer-friendly and woman- and child-friendly programmes.
She expressed the hope that the Prime Bank Foundation will work to strengthen the hands of the prime minister in building smart governance, community, citizen and Bangladesh.
Prime Bank Chairman Azam J Chowdhury chaired the event as a special guest.
Prime Bank Foundation Advisor Prof Syed Manjurul Islam and Foundation CEO Iqbal Anwar also delivered speeches. Dignitaries and media workers were present on the occasion.
At the function, the speaker gave away scholarships to the students.
