Indian High Commissioner in Dhaka Pranay Verma has emphasised the importance of the youth as a precious link between India and Bangladesh.
He expressed his conviction in the ability of the vibrant and dynamic youth of Bangladesh in building closer ties between the two countries, and establishing strong bonds of friendship based on mutual respect and understanding.
The envoy made the remarks while inaugurating the Bangladesh Youth Delegation (BYD) Corner at the Indian Cultural Centre in Gulshan along with Bangladesh’s Deputy Education Minister Mohibul Hassan Chowdhoury Nowfel on Sunday evening, according to an Indian High Commission press release.
Verma also expressed his confidence that the Bangladesh Youth Delegation alumni, through their diverse backgrounds and experiences will make a significant contribution to their communities, their country, and to the world.
The high commissioner highlighted the significance of the ties between India and Bangladesh, which are rooted in the shared sacrifices of the Liberation War.
The event was a part of the programme to reconnect with the alumni of the Bangladesh Youth Delegation.
The gathering of Bangladesh Youth Delegation alumni was a unique opportunity for the alumni to reconnect, share their experiences, and renew their commitment to the values of friendship, understanding, and cooperation that underpin the idea behind the programme.
Bangladesh Youth Delegation is a flagship programme conducted under the International Youth Exchange between the government of India and Bangladesh.
The programme aims to promote cultural exchange, leadership development, and people-to-people contact between the two neighbouring countries.
Since its inception, the programme has provided an opportunity for nearly 800 Bangladeshi youths to visit India and participate in various activities that promote cultural exchange and mutual understanding between the two countries.
The BYD corner will provide a unique opportunity for the delegates to meet, interact and share their experiences as regular meet-ups would be organised at the corner for the alumni, read the release.
In addition, a BYD alumni portal was also launched during the programme as part of the process to further institutionalise the exchanges between the High Commission and the young alumni.
