5 lakh jobs to be created in two years: Adviser Asif

Asif Mahmud Sojib Bhuiyan, adviser to the Ministry of Youth and Sports and the Ministry of Labour and Employment, has said that a total of 5,00,000 jobs will be created in the government sector over the next two years.

He said this while speaking as the chief guest at an event held to celebrate National Youth Day 2024 at the Osmani Memorial Auditorium in Dhaka on Friday.

He highlighted that the youth represent the most vital segment of human resources, emphasising the importance of this demographic dividend for the country's economy.

Posts, Telecommunications and Information Technology Adviser Md Nahid Islam spoke as the special guest.

 “The young people have shown Bangladesh a new way. They are preparing to take the lead in all areas including politics, society, business and economy. The generation wants to build a new Bangladesh”, he said.

Not only the people of Bangladesh but the whole world is thinking anew about the youth and is looking at them with surprise, he said.

He added, “Bangladeshi young generation has shown the world a new path through the July mass-uprising, and the whole world is now waiting to see where this people will take Bangladesh.”

The two advisers visited the youth fair organized in celebrating the National Youth Day-2024. 

In addition, National Youth Awards 2024 were given to 12 successful Self-Activists and three best Youth Organizers at the event.

With Youth and Sports Secretary Md. Rezaul Maksud Jahedi in the chair, Director General of Department of Youth Development Dr. Gazi Md. Saifuzzaman and officials concerned were present, among others.