Bangabandhu an icon for youth, says Momen

Foreign Minister Dr AK Abdul Momen said Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman remains an icon for youth, vigour and vitality in building 'Sonar Bangla', reports UNB.

"Bangabandhu remains an icon for youth, vigour and vitality in building his 'Sonar Bangla' together with the youths of Bangladesh," he said.

The role of Islamic Cooperation Youth Forum (ICYF) has been decisive for a successful completion of 'Dhaka OIC Youth Capital 2020" programmes which helped in furthering the dream of Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman.

The foreign minister made the remarks while speaking at the closing ceremony of the Dhaka OIC Youth Capital.

On the sideline of the event, President of ICYF Taha Ayhan called on the foreign minister.

While thanking the President of ICYF for their efforts and cooperation for the successful journey of the entire "Dhaka OIC Youth Capital 2020" programmes including the grand closing ceremony, he hoped that the recognition of laudable activities of the youths would encourage them to contribute more for the wellbeing of the society.

Foreign Minister Momen also stressed the importance of more engagement activities among the youth of the Muslim Ummah to share their knowledge and expertise.