Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus -File Photo

DHAKA, Aug 11, 2025 (BSS) – Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus today said his interim government is providing multi-faceted training including on information and communication technology to transform the job-seeking youth into skilled manpower.

He said this in a message on the eve of The National Youth Day 2025.

Prof Yunus said National Youth Day is being celebrated on the same day as International Youth Day on August 12. 

He extended his sincere greetings and warm congratulations to the youth of Bangladesh and the whole world.

The theme of ‘National and International Youth Day 2025’ is Technology-based Youth Force, Progress in Multilateral Partnership, which has become very timely, which highlights the important role of youth in building a more sustainable, equitable and innovative world through multilateral diplomacy.

Putting emphasis on the role of youth, the chief adviser said one-third of the total population of Bangladesh is the youth. 

This youth has played a courageous and pioneering role in every crisis of the nation, he mentioned.

He said the activities of the National Institute of Youth Development have been accelerated in Savar with the aim of creating leadership, increasing social status, developing creative talent, empowering and accelerating employment of the youth. 

Self-employment opportunities are being created by providing small loans to the trained youth without collateral, he said adding the ceiling of youth loans has been increased at all levels. 

In addition to providing job-oriented and up-to-date training to the youth, the government is also very sincere in increasing employment opportunities abroad, he said.

The chief adviser hoped everyone will be more proactive in empowering the youth and realizing their hopes and aspirations in building a new Bangladesh through the celebration of National and International Youth Day.

He wished overall success of all the programs undertaken on the occasion.