CA urges youths to participate more in politics

City Desk :

Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus on Tuesday urged young people to participate more in political activities to translate their dreams into realities and bring meaningful changes to their respective societies.

The Chief Adviser made the call when a group of young political activists from different political parties of Norway called on him at the State Guest house Jamuna, reports BSS.

‘We are encouraging young people to join politics; otherwise they cannot play an active role in policymaking,” the Chief Adviser told the visiting political activists.

The visiting Norwegian delegates include Najma Ahmed, deputy leader of the Socialist Youth League; Fawzi Warsame, international leader of AUF and member of the Central Board; Dane Skofterud, member of the Centre Party; Ola Svenneby, member of the Conservative Party; Hadle Rasmus Bjuland, member of the Christian Democrats; Tobias Stokkeland, Green Party-affiliated group Green Youth’s member; and Thyra Hakonslokken, former leader of Young Liberals of Innlandet.

Prof Yunus enquired about their political backgrounds, visions and activities. He also asked about the percentage of youth participation in mainstream politics of Norway.

The visiting political activists shared their experiences about meeting young people in Bangladesh, saying that many of these young Bangladeshis couldn’t even vote in their lifetime.