Chief Adviser Dr Muhammad Yunus on Sunday put emphasis on giving importance to the proper development of children to build a new Bangladesh.
“Children are the ones who shape the prosperous Bangladesh. It is the responsibility of all of us to give importance to the beautiful development of children to build a new Bangladesh,” he said in a message on the eve of World Children’s Day.
Bangladesh celebrates World Children's Day every year on the first Monday of October.
There is no alternative to proper environment, education, safety, nutrition and healthy entertainment for the physical, mental and cultural development of children, the chief adviser said.
Yunus also said if children grow up with a spirit of love, compassion and free-thinking, they will be able to play a positive role in building the future of Bangladesh.
“Today's children will emerge as skilled professionals in different fields including art, literature, philosophy, economy, science, medicine and engineering,” he said.
The interim government, formed through an uprising, is determined to identify and solve problems like negligence of children, child labour, malnutrition and child marriage that hinder the proper development of the children.
“I hope that the programs undertaken to celebrate World Children's Day 2024 will contribute to the overall development of children. May the children of the world, including Bangladesh, grow up with safety and affection - this is my hope today,” Yunus said.
He wished all-out success for World Children’s Day and Children Rights Week 2024.
