Prime Minister Tarique Rahman today called upon the country’s youth to join hands in rebuilding the state and combating dengue, saying their collective strength and determination can bring about meaningful change in the country.

“If such a large youth population of a country wants to change the country, it is possible. Our young generation showed the world on August 5, 2024 that they can bring change. The youth started the change from there,” he said.

The Prime Minister said this while inaugurating a three-month nationwide dengue prevention and cleanliness campaign at the South Plaza of Jatiya Sangsad Bhaban this morning.

Urging the young generation to contribute to state-building efforts, Tarique said, “I urge them to come forward and rebuild the state and the country. Let us try to solve the dengue problem over the next three months. We may not be able to achieve 100 percent, but we can achieve at least 80 percent.”

He urged members of the Bangladesh Scouts, BNCC, Girl Guides, volunteers and students to work together with a common goal of building the country.

The Prime Minister said Bangladesh has around 23 lakh Scouts and 22,000 BNCC members, while the number of students from high schools, madrassas, colleges and universities is around 1.5 crore. Including primary schools and madrassas, the total number of students is around 2.5 crore.

“Today, almost all the districts are connected here online. I want your help- Girl Guides, BNCC, Scouts, volunteers and all of you. We have to build this country. We have gathered here today with one goal- the goal of building the country,” he said.

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