Dhaka the ‘OIC Youth Capital’ for 2020

Dhaka won the title of "OIC Youth Capital 2020", marking a significant recognition for the country in the youth sector.

This victory came after yearlong concerted efforts by the Ministry of Youth and Sports and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs for projecting the strengths and opportunities that Bangladesh offers to the youth, according to a statement from the foreign ministry.

Islamic Cooperation Youth Forum, an international institution affiliated with the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) made this declaration on December 25, 2019.

Foreign Minister Dr AK Abdul Momen and Youth and Sports Minister Zahid Ahsan Russel revealed the information as they yesterday launched the OIC Youth Capital website -- https://www.dhakaoyc2020.org/ -- at the state guest house, Padma.

The website will act as a platform for the registration and for providing all relevant information regarding the programmes and activities.

The foreign ministry said in a statement that Bangladesh has chalked out 10 mega events for celebrating "OIC Youth Capital 2020".

Youths from the OIC member states will participate in the events. The grand celebration will be organised by eight lead ministries and twenty co-lead ministries round the year.