‘Joint effort needed to inspire nationalism among expat youth’

Everyone must make a joint effort to instill a sense of nationalism in the new generation growing up abroad. If they are provided with adequate security and necessary facilities, they can succeed in this regard, said Mujibur Rahman Ashkir, former Mayor of Corby Borough Council in the United Kingdom.
These remarks were made by speakers at a view-sharing meeting organised at the Sylhet Press Club on Monday .The meeting was chaired by Sylhet Press Club President Muktabis Un Noor and moderated by General Secretary Mohammad Sirajul Islam.
In the exchange of views, Mujibur Rahman Ashkir said that Bangladeshis are making significant contributions to the British Parliament and local government institutions. In addition to politics, the Bangladeshi community has a strong presence in business and education. However, due to negative propaganda about Bangladesh on social media and concerns over security, the next generation is gradually becoming disconnected from the country. He emphasised the need for necessary initiatives to address this issue and called on journalists to play a watchdog role in this regard.
He also stated that an At-Taqwa Maternity Clinic is being constructed in Balaganj at a cost of Tk 20 million and expressed his desire to undertake more development work in Sylhet in the future. He added that cooperation from all, including journalists, is essential to achieve these goals.
In his speech, President Muktabis Un Noor said that the Sylhet Press Club will implement various programmes to make the new generation growing up abroad more patriotic.
A plan has been made to bring 50 representatives of the younger generation to the country to help reduce negative perceptions. He also announced that an NRB Helpdesk will be launched at the Sylhet Press Club within the next month. He expressed hope that collective efforts would lead to success in this regard.
Among those present were the club’s Senior Vice-President MA Hannan; former Vice-Presidents Abdul Kader Tapader and Humayun Rashid Chowdhury; senior member Abdul Malik Jaka; Executive Committee member Muhammad Amjad Hossain; Associate General Secretary Khaled Ahmed; former Library and Publication Secretary Kabir Ahmed; former Sports and Culture Secretary Ahab Mustafa Khan; and Balaganj Press Club President Zillur Rahman Zillu.
Also present at the meeting were the club’s Sports and Culture Secretary Sheikh Ashraful Alam Nasir, former Sports and Culture Secretary Sheikh Abdul Majid, and club members Md. Amirul Islam Chowdhury Ehia and Shofik Ahmed Shofiee, among others.