Bangladesh observed World Population Day on Saturday with the theme “Fulfilling youth aspirations for a better tomorrow,” highlighting the need to transform its large working-age population into skilled human resources. The main event was held at the Osmani Memorial Auditorium in Dhaka, attended by President Md. Shahabuddin and Health Minister Sardar Md. Sakhawat Hossain. Both the President and Prime Minister Tarique Rahman issued separate messages, while national broadcasters aired special programs.
Experts noted that despite population growth, the country has not seen a proportional rise in skilled manpower. They warned that without adequate investment in education, technical training, and employment, the demographic dividend could turn into a burden. Rapid urbanization, internal migration due to climate change, and pressure on housing, transport, and healthcare were cited as growing challenges.
Speakers emphasized that planned population management, women’s empowerment, and youth skill development in technology, artificial intelligence, and modern agriculture are essential for sustainable growth. Officials from the Directorate of Family Planning added that long-term investment in maternal and child health can transform the population into productive human capital.
স্টাফ রিপোর্টার প্রকাশ : ১১ জুলাই ২০২৬, ১০: ৩৮ ‘তরুণদের আশা-আকাঙ্ক্ষা বাস্তবায়ন করি, আজকের প্রত্যয়ে সুন্দর আগামী গড়ি’—এই প্রতিপাদ্যকে সামনে রেখে শনিবার সারা দেশে যথাযোগ্য মর্যাদায় পালিত হচ্ছে বিশ্ব জনসংখ্যা দিবস। জনবহুল এই দেশে জনসংখ্যার একটি বড় অংশ
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