Youth Voice of Bangladesh (YVB) successfully held its Chittagong City General Council 2025 at the Premier University Central Auditorium, bringing together youth leaders, students, and professionals from across the region. The event marked a significant milestone in YVB’s mission to promote youth leadership, social awareness, and humanitarian values.

Key Highlights:

• Theme: “Youth in Leadership: Blueprint for a New Bangladesh”
• Chief Guest: Dr. Shahadat Hossain, Honorable Mayor, Chittagong City Corporation
• Chair: Barrister Tareque Akbar Khondakar, Founder & Chairman, Youth Voice of Bangladesh (YVB)
• Keynote Speaker: Prof. Dr. Farid A. Sobhan, Vice-Chancellor, Eastern University
• Special Guest: Barrister Mir Mohammad Helal Uddin, Central Organizing Secretary, Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP)

Other Distinguished Guests:

• ⁠Barrister Osman Chowdhury, Deputy Attorney General
• Barrister Shahnewaz Monir, Law Officer (Joint District & Sessions Judge), Chittagong Port Authority
• Israfil Khasru, Member, International Affairs Sub-Committee, Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP)

Mayor Dr. Shahadat Hossain emphasized the transformative power of youth:

“Harnessing the strength of youth can make the impossible possible. The young generation of Bangladesh proved during the 2024 mass uprising that they can stand firm against injustice, overcome obstacles, and lead the nation forward. Organizations like Youth Voice are key in empowering youth to drive national progress, and through such leadership, Bangladesh will achieve global recognition.”

Event Highlights:

• Formal inauguration and introduction of newly elected members
• Keynote addresses highlighting youth leadership, awareness, and social responsibility
• Panel discussions focusing on practical strategies for leadership and community development
• Crest presentations to distinguished guests
• Recognition of subcommittee members for their contributions to organizing the General Council

Barrister Tareque Akbar Khondakar expressed his vision for YVB:

“This Council is more than a formal event; it is a platform to inspire, guide, and empower the youth to take active roles in shaping a new Bangladesh. The enthusiasm, unity, and commitment of participants reflect the bright future of our nation.”

Nearly 300 students participated in the Council, including 145 elected representatives from 42 colleges and universities in Chittagong. Attendees included young lawyers, doctors, engineers, journalists, educators, entrepreneurs, and social workers—all committed to shaping the nation’s future with sustainable and humanitarian leadership.

The Chittagong City General Council 2025 exemplified YVB’s commitment to fostering organized, informed, and humanitarian youth leadership. Through discussion, collaboration, and recognition, the Council successfully reinforced its mission: cultivating a generation of youth equipped to lead Bangladesh toward progress, innovation, and social responsibility.