PM calls on youths to develop civic skills before entering politics

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has urged students to develop the skills and qualities of responsible citizens before considering a career in politics, emphasising the importance of cleanliness, tree plantation and compassion towards animals.

He made the remarks during a courtesy meeting with a group of visiting students at the Jatiya Sangsad Bhaban during a recess in a parliamentary session.

The delegation comprised 41 HSC GPA-5 achievers from Patgram and Hatibandha upazilas of Lalmonirhat, 27 students from grades 10 and 11 at The Aga Khan Academy, and 41 law students from BRAC University, accompanied by their teachers and guardians.

Expressing hope that the younger generation would develop an interest in politics and state governance, the prime minister outlined three key responsibilities for the students.

First, he urged them to maintain cleanliness by keeping their homes, cities and surroundings tidy and disposing of waste only in designated places.

Second, he encouraged everyone to plant at least one tree during the monsoon season to mark their own or a family member's birthday.

Third, he called on students to show kindness and compassion towards all animals and birds.

Before meeting the prime minister, the students received a briefing on the parliament complex, visited its library and observed a live parliamentary session. They also took photographs at the North Plaza.

Information Minister Andaleeve Rahman Partho, State Minister for Local Government, Rural Development and Cooperatives Mir Shahe Alam, Prime Minister's Press Secretary Saleh Shibly, Additional Press Secretary Atikur Rahman Ruman and Assistant Private Secretary-2 Mehedul Islam were also present.