Mayor of Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC) Md Atiqul Islam has called upon the young generation to come forward to build a beautiful city.
He made the call while speaking at the opening ceremony of the ‘Global Youth Summit-2023’, organised by The Earth and Climate Parliament Bangladesh at Bangabandhu Military Museum in city on Friday (November 17).
French Ambassador in Bangladesh Marie MASDUPUY, Member of Climate Parliament Bangladesh Barrister Shameem Haider Patwary, MP, Prime Minister’s Principal Coordinator for SDG Affairs Md Akhter Hossain, Professor of Development Studies Department of Dhaka University Qazi Maruful Islam and Chief Executive of The Earth Mohammad Mamun Mia were present at the event, among others.
Speaking at the event, Md Atiqul Islam said that young people had played a vital role in bringing the red and green flag under the leadership of Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman. “I am sure that if the youth come forward, this country will change, this city will change,” he said.
The DNCC Mayor said that Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman had stated that the Bengalees cannot be kept suppressed. “If the young generation comes forward with responsibility, they cannot be kept suppressed even today,” he added.
He further said that the whole world is going through a difficult situation today due to climate change, COVID-19 pandemic and conflict.
Russia-Ukraine war is going on, while war continues in Gaza of Palestine. If the huge amount of money spent on war was used to combat climate change, the world would be much beautiful and safer, he commented.
As a result of climate change, the DNCC mayor said that the ice at the North Pole and South Pole is melting.
“Salinity has increased in the southern districts of Bangladesh. Cultivation is facing a huge setback in the region. People are moving to Dhaka from there for livelihood. The entire country, including Dhaka, is facing challenges due to climate change. So, voice has to be raised through this kind of summit,” he said.
