BNP Chairperson Tarique Rahman called on young people to move beyond blame-based politics and contribute ideas for national development. He made the remarks on Sunday morning at the 'Youth Policy Talk with Tarique Rahman' held at the Radisson Blu Bay View Hotel in Chattogram. Rahman emphasized that Bangladesh currently has a strong youth workforce that will remain an advantage for the next 15 to 20 years, and he sought input from the next generation on how they envision leading the country.

During his address, Rahman outlined several policy ideas, including a student loan program to assist Bangladeshi students studying abroad who face financial difficulties. He also announced a plan to excavate 20,000 kilometers of canals nationwide to reduce waterlogging and increase groundwater reserves if his party comes to power. He stressed that political promises must be backed by implementation to earn public trust.

Rahman further stated that strengthening law enforcement and curbing corruption are essential for any development plan to succeed, adding that a government’s zero-tolerance stance against corruption could significantly reduce related crimes.