Young professionals say their voices should reach policymakers

Platforms should be created to help the future generation express their views on the issues of national importance, young professionals said at a discussion. 

They also suggested there should be forums and also network of youths both in Dhaka and outside and their voices should reach policymakers.

This would not only help them address the challenges they are facing in running their businesses and activities but would also facilitate making their contribution to the country's development.

The Centre for Policy Dialogue organised the discussion on Thursday at its office in Dhaka under its programme -- Conversation with Future Leaders.

The young participants also expressed concerns for Bangladesh on its way towards sustainable development and in view of this, provided some suggestions for the upcoming national budget as regards fiscal policies and allocation of resources.

They suggested a more balanced tariff structure keeping in mind both export and the industries serving local markets, and higher allocation for education particularly for tertiary education. They also emphasised employability, and special allocation for green fund.

The session was participated by young leaders from Multimode Transport Consultants, Bitopi Advertising, Shasha Denims, International Office Equipment, GE Bangladesh, Picard Bangladesh, Jaago Foundation, Teach for Bangladesh, Techno Vista and North South University.

From CPD, Distinguished Fellow Debapriya Bhattacharya, Executive Director Mustafizur Rahman, and Director of Dialogue and Commu-nication Anisatul Fatema Yousuf were present at the session.