State Minister for Fisheries and Livestock Sultan Salauddin Tuku on Friday called for the toughest possible measures against drugs, urging everyone to remain vigilant from their respective positions to protect the younger generation and help build a prosperous nation.
He made the remarks while addressing a function as the chief guest at Sonar Bangla Community Centre in Tangail.
On the occasion, he distributed scholarships, crests and certificates among around 500 meritorious students from playgroup to Class 10 of schools and madrasahs under an initiative of Tangail unit of Teachers Foundation Central Committee.
Presided over by Dr Khandakar Anisul Haque, the function was also addressed by Tangail district BNP President Md Hasanuzzamil Shaheen, former Member Secretary of Tangail district BNP Mahmudul Haque Sanu and Instructor of UPTC, Ajmiriganj, Habiganj, Md. Islam Mia, as the special guests.
Tuku said everyone has a responsibility to remain vigilant from their respective positions to prevent the spread of narcotics and guide the younger generation in the right direction.
He said nation-building is a shared responsibility and emphasized that protecting young people from drug abuse is essential for developing skilled, moral and patriotic citizens.
The state minister said Prime Minister has already introduced the "Notun Kuri" competition so that students can develop themselves as skilled and competent individuals by participating not only in academic studies but also in co-curricular activities.
Tuku said today's meritorious students would lead the way in building a prosperous Bangladesh in the future. Therefore, families, teachers and society must work together to nurture their talents, he added.
He said students should not only excel in examinations but also grow into ideal citizens enriched with morality, human values and patriotism.
General Secretary of Teachers Foundation Central Committee, Tangail, Mamunur Rashid, Literary Affairs Secretary Babu Bhobesh Mukut Pal, along with teachers, students, guardians and distinguished guests, were present at the programme.
