A weeklong programme marking National Youth Day 2026 began in Gopalganj on Sunday with a colourful rally, discussion meeting, distribution of youth loan cheques and certificates among trainees.
The district administration and the Department of Youth Development jointly organised the programmes.
In the morning, a rally led by Deputy Commissioner and District Magistrate Md Arif-Uz-Zaman started from the Deputy Commissioner's office, paraded through important streets of the town and returned to its starting point.
Later, a discussion meeting was held at the Swachchhata conference room of the Deputy Commissioner's office.
Additional Deputy Commissioner (General) Md Tarek Sultan presided over the meeting, while Deputy Commissioner Md Arif-Uz-Zaman attended as the chief guest.
Superintendent of Police Md Habibullah, BPM-Seva, and District Council Administrator and District BNP Convener Bir Muktijoddha Sharif Rafiquzzaman attended as special guests.
Deputy Director of the Department of Youth Development in Gopalganj Md Shahidul Islam delivered the welcome address.
Following the discussion, the guests distributed loan cheques and certificates among trained young men and women to help them become self-reliant.
Addressing the event, Deputy Commissioner Md Arif-Uz-Zaman said the youth played a vital role in the country's development and progress.
He urged young people to contribute to nation-building through skills development, self-employment and entrepreneurship.
Officials of the district administration and the Department of Youth Development, along with journalists from local print and electronic media, attended the programme.
