NSU hosts dialogue on democracy, youth's role in change

In the light of Bangladesh's recent political landscape and one-year anniversary of the July uprising, the Center for Peace Studies (CPS) at North South University (NSU) and Germany's Arnold Bergstrasser Institute (ABI) jointly organised a special dialogue and a three-day photo exhibition.

The exhibition was inaugurated by A. K. Kashem, Board of Trustees and founder life member of the NSU Trust, according to a press release. The dialogue, titled -- CPS Dialogue "One Year On: Revisiting the Role of Youth and Bangladesh's Transition Towards Democracy," brought together prominent speakers.

In his introductory remarks, CPS Director and moderator of the session Dr. M. Jashim Uddin said, "Democracy is not a political structure; it is the spirit of the soul. We must build the foundation of our democracy through these two paths: memory and education."

The chief guest, Advisor Professor Dr. Asif Nazrul, stated that the July movement marked the beginning of a new, transformative chapter. He noted, "People protested even at the risk of death, because our young generation has overcome the fear of the ruler. The revolution is not over-it is an ongoing process. This revolution must be sustained and carried forward."