National Youth Day 2026 was celebrated in Charfasson upazila of Bhola with various programmes under the theme, “Skilled Youth Will Build the Country, Bangladesh for All.”

A discussion meeting was held at the Upazila Parishad auditorium at 10:30 am on Sunday (November 1), organised by the upazila administration and the Upazila Youth Development Department. Earlier, a colourful rally was brought out from the Upazila Parishad premises to mark the occasion.

The programme was chaired by Upazila Youth Development Officer T. S. M. Fida Hasan, with Upazila Nirbahi Officer (UNO) Rumana Afroz attending as the chief guest.

In her speech, the UNO said that young people are the country’s greatest strength and a major source of potential. They play an important role in national development and progress.

She stressed the need to equip young people with appropriate skills through technical training and self-employment opportunities to help them become capable citizens. She also urged them to stay away from drugs and social degradation and actively contribute to nation-building.

Special guests included freedom fighter Azad Sharif, Char Fasson Upazila Swechchhasebak Dal Member Secretary Kamruzzaman Shaheen and Assistant Director of Coast Foundation Rasheda Begum. Leaders of various political and social organisations were also present.

During the programme, loan cheques were distributed among young people to promote employment and self-reliance.

The organisers said a week-long programme, including tree plantation, youth training and sports activities, would be held to mark National Youth Day. The initiatives aim to develop a skilled, trained and self-reliant youth population.