National Youth Day Special
The nation celebrated National Youth Day on November 1 under the theme “Skilled Youth Build the Nation, Towards an Equal Bangladesh.”
Marking the day, Cox’s Bazar Life spoke to five young individuals from Cox’s Bazar, each making unique contributions to art, cultural development, environmental advocacy, technology, and entrepreneurship.
Their insights reflect a vision of progress and potential that highlights the significance of youth in building a better future.
Torpona Dey: Embracing Art and Culture
Torpona Dey, a young musician from Cox’s Bazar currently studying music at Rajshahi University, believes that in today’s global media age, the reach of art and culture transcends borders.
As censorship grows, she believes art should reinvigorate compassion and responsibility—essential for a society’s evolution.
Kysar Hamid: Calling for Youth Empowerment
Youth leader Kaisar Hamid believes that a discrimination-free Bangladesh requires the active participation of young people.
He also stated that, given equal chances, empowered young people can successfully meet their demands. In Cox’s Bazar’s context, competent, engaged young are critical to overcoming obstacles and forging a better future.
Nazma Akter Reshmi: Youth Entrepreneurship Goals
Nazma Akter Reshmi, a young entrepreneur, revealed her wishes for Youth Day. She sees innovation-driven investments, low-interest loans, and supporting policies for young entrepreneurs as contributing to a strong environment for growth and opportunity locally and worldwide.
Jimran Mohammad Saiak: Climate Activism and Justice
Jimran Mohammed Saiak, a climate activist, highlights the role of youth in addressing climate concerns. He further stated that by seeking climate justice and sustainable development, young people benefit both now and future generations, promoting an egalitarian, green, and sustainable Bangladesh.
Mahmodul Hasan Sajib: Advancing Technology Skills
Mahmudul Hasan Sajib, a young tech enthusiast, presented his vision for strengthening youth technical skills: “Organizing STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) camps in Cox’s Bazar can introduce young people to robotics, programming, artificial intelligence, and the Internet of Things.”
He also stated that hackathons, coding challenges, and expert-led tech presentations can inspire young people to pursue careers in technology. Establishing an innovation center would help to nurture technological skills and create a skilled youth community in Cox’s Bazar.
By Abdur Rashid Manik
