Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has advised students to maintain cleanliness, plant trees and treat all animals, including birds, with kindness and compassion.
He gave the advice during an interaction with students from several educational institutions at the National Parliament on Sunday.
During a recess in the parliamentary session, the students paid a courtesy call on the prime minister.
The delegation included 41 students who secured GPA-5 in the 2026 HSC examinations from various educational institutions in Patgram and Hatibandha upazilas of Lalmonirhat, along with six teachers and guardians.
Also present were 27 students from grades 10 and 11 and six teachers from The Aga Khan Academy, as well as 41 students and two teachers from the Department of Law at Brac University.
During the interaction, the prime minister expressed hope that the younger generation would take an interest in politics and state governance. However, he advised them to first develop themselves as qualified, skilled and responsible citizens before becoming involved in politics.
He offered three specific suggestions to the students.
First, he urged them to keep their cities, homes and surrounding areas clean and dispose of waste in designated places rather than littering.
Second, he encouraged them to plant at least one tree during the monsoon season to mark their own birthdays or those of family members.
Third, he called on them to show kindness and compassion towards all animals, including birds.
Earlier, the students attended a briefing at the National Parliament. They also visited the parliamentary library and observed a session of parliament. Later, they took part in a photo session at the North Plaza of the parliament building.
Information Minister Andalib Rahman, State Minister for Local Government, Rural Development and Cooperatives Mir Shahe Alam, Prime Minister's Press Secretary Saleh Shibli, Additional Press Secretary Atikur Rahman Ruman and Prime Minister's Private Secretary-2 Mehedul Islam were also present.
