Students must be prepared to build a prosperous Bangladesh: Prime Minister

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DHAKA, June 28 (CNI): Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Sunday urged students to prepare themselves to help build a developed and prosperous Bangladesh, saying the country's future depends on the present generation.

He made the remarks while addressing students during a luncheon at the VIP Cafeteria of the Jatiya Sangsad Bhaban.

The lunch was hosted by the Prime Minister for students, teachers and visitors from various educational institutions who visited the National Parliament to observe its proceedings, Deputy Press Secretary Zahidul Islam Rony said.

According to him, the participants included 29 law students from the Canadian University of Bangladesh, 21 underprivileged students and teachers brought by Suravi, a partner organisation of the Campaign for Popular Education (CAMPE), and 16 students and teachers from the Tejgaon College Debating Society.

During the event, the Prime Minister interacted with the students and enquired about their studies and aspirations.

He advised them to give equal importance to sports alongside academic pursuits and encouraged them to develop themselves into competent, skilled and responsible citizens.

"The present generation is the future of the country. Therefore, students must prepare themselves to build a developed and prosperous Bangladesh," the Prime Minister said.

The students and teachers expressed their gratitude to the Prime Minister for giving them the opportunity to attend the luncheon.

As part of their visit to Parliament, the students were introduced to the activities of the Parliament Secretariat.

They also visited the Parliament Library, took part in a photo session at the North Plaza and observed parliamentary proceedings from the visitors' gallery.