BIISS and UNOPS Highlight Youth Role in Achieving SDGs

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Diplomatic Correspondent: The Bangladesh Institute of International and Strategic Studies (BIISS) and the United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS) jointly organized a seminar titled “Young Leaders, Sustainable Futures: Advancing the SDGs Together” at the BIISS Auditorium in Dhaka.

The seminar brought together policymakers, academics, development partners, and youth leaders to discuss the critical role of young people in advancing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in Bangladesh.

Speaking at the event, Major General A S M Ridwanur Rahman, Director General of BIISS, emphasized empowering youth as key stakeholders in sustainable development. H.E. Indra Mani Pandey, Secretary General of BIMSTEC, attended as Guest of Honour, while Professor Dr. S.M. Abdul-Awal, Principal Coordinator (SDG Affairs) at the Prime Minister’s Office, joined as Special Guest.

UNOPS Bangladesh and Bhutan Country Manager Sudhir Muralidharan reaffirmed the organization's commitment to youth engagement and SDG localization, stressing that young people are drivers of change and innovation.

The seminar concluded with a call for stronger collaboration among government institutions, development partners, academia, civil society, and youth organizations to accelerate progress toward the 2030 Agenda.