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4rth Nat’l Youth Confce kicks off
UNB, Cox's Bazar

The Fourth National Youth Conference - 2020 organised 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.  Over 600 young people are participating in this year's conference where more than 30 workshops will be arranged.

Working to free society from drug: IGP
UNB, Netrakona

Police have been trying their best putting their own lives at risk to root out drugs, terrorism and militancy from society and build a happy, prosperous and progressive Bangladesh.  Dr. Mohammad Zabed Patwary, Inspector General of Police said this while inaugurating the Annual Police Gathering-2020 and Annual Sports Competition as the chief guest, which was held on Wednesday evening at the police lines ground, Netrakona.  Md. Akbar Ali Munshi, Superintendent of Police, Netrakona presided over the inaugural function while Harun-or-Rashid, DIG, Mymenshing Range, Additional DIG Md Akkas Uddin Bhuyan attended the Annual Police Gathering-2020 and Annual Sports Competition  and  Prize Giving Ceremony as the special guest.

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4rth Natl Youth Confce kicks off UNB, Coxs Bazar The Fourth National Youth Conference - 2020 organised 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 Bangladeshs 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. Over 600 young people are participating in this years conference where more than 30 workshops will be arranged. Working to free society from drug: IGP UNB, Netrakona Police have been trying their best putting their own lives at risk to root out drugs, terrorism and militancy from society and build a happy, prosperous and progressive Bangladesh. Dr. Mohammad Zabed Patwary, Inspector General of Police said this while inaugurating the Annual Police Gathering-2020 and Annual Sports Competition as the chief guest, which was held on Wednesday evening at the police lines ground, Netrakona. Md. Akbar Ali Munshi, Superintendent of Police, Netrakona presided over the inaugural function while Harun-or-Rashid, DIG, Mymenshing Range, Additional DIG Md Akkas Uddin Bhuyan attended the Annual Police Gathering-2020 and Annual Sports Competition and Prize Giving Ceremony as the special guest.