Verma terms youth as precious link between Bangladesh-India

Indian High Commissioner in Dhaka Pranay Verma has emphasized the importance of the youth as a precious link between India and Bangladesh.

He expressed his conviction in the ability of the vibrant and dynamic youth of Bangladesh in building closer ties between the two countries, and establishing strong bonds of friendship based on mutual respect and understanding.

The envoy made the remarks while inaugurated the Bangladesh Youth Delegation (BYD) Corner in the Indian Cultural Centre in Gulshan along with Bangladesh’s Deputy Education Minister Mohibul Hasan Chowdhury Nowfel last evening.

Verma also expressed his confidence that the Bangladesh Youth Delegation alumni, through their diverse backgrounds and experiences will make a significant contribution to their communities, their country, and to the world.

The High Commissioner highlighted the significance of the ties between India and Bangladesh, which are rooted in the shared sacrifices of the Liberation War. 
The event was part of programme to reconnect with the alumni of the Bangladesh Youth Delegations. 

The gathering of Bangladesh Youth Delegation alumni was a unique opportunity for the alumni to reconnect, share their experiences, and renew their commitment to the values of friendship, understanding, and cooperation that underpin the idea behind the programme.

Bangladesh Youth Delegation is a flagship programme conducted under the International Youth Exchange between the Government of India and Bangladesh. 

The programme aims to promote cultural exchange, leadership development, and people-to-people contacts between the two neighboring countries. 

Since its inception, the program has provided an opportunity to nearly 800 Bangladeshi youth to visit India and participate in various activities that promote cultural exchange and mutual understanding between the two countries.

The BYD corner will provide a unique opportunity for the delegates to meet, interact and share their experiences as regular meet-ups would be organized at the corner for the alumni, said the release.  

In addition, a BYD alumni portal was also launched during the programme as part of the process to further institutionalize the exchanges between the High Commission and the young alumni.