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Chief Advisor Muhammad Yunus has said the power to bring about meaningful change in society lies within youth.
He made the remarks while meeting young political activists from Sweden and Norway at the State Guest House Jamuna on Saturday, reports bdnews24.com.
“The world is changing fast, and today's youth are not the same as previous generations,” said Yunus.
“Your upbringing and access to technology make you a different kind of human being, almost a superhuman. All you need to do is ask yourself, 'What kind of world do I want to create?' Then commit to it, you have the tools to make it happen.”
Calling on the youth to be visionary and courageous, Yunus added, “People say youth is the future. I say youth is the present.”
According to state-run news agency Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha (BSS), during the meeting the chief advisor discussed the perspectives, experiences and future plans of the young politicians.
The representatives sought Yunus’s views on the July Uprising, youth participation, institutional reforms and the upcoming national elections.
“July was a historic moment, especially because so many young women stood up against a fascist regime,” Yunus said.
“You've come at a time when Bangladesh is undergoing significant transformation. I hope you take the time to meet our young people and learn about their aspirations.”
He said the July revolutionaries had demanded institutional reforms, particularly constitutional amendments, which they viewed as the root cause of fascism.
“To build consensus among political parties, we established a consensus commission,” he said.
“Over thirty parties took part in debates over months. Finally, all parties reached a consensus, and we're preparing to sign the July Charter this month. This will be a historic moment for our nation. I don't know of any other country where such a process has taken place,” Yunus added.
Urging the young leaders from Sweden and Norway to visit Bangladesh, he said, “Every street here tells a story. The graffiti, the wall art, the writings -- you're walking through are a living museum of youth resistance and dreams.”
Yunus called on young people to change the world and build a future free of poverty, unemployment and carbon emissions – a vision he calls the “Three Zeros”.