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Thu, 25 Jun 2009 Feature Article

Youth Development in Bangladesh

Youth Development in Bangladesh

Youth development and establishing digital Bangladesh is the election commitment of the government. And of course the government is very keen to fulfill the commitments given to the people. As a matter of fact, government already is moving forward to fulfill their commitments.

Digital Bangladesh is a dream of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, which is a process where IT is used for management, administration and governance to ensure transparency, accountability and answerability at all levels of society and state. On the other hand youth development is a phenomenon related to human development, social development and economic development. To buildup a digital Bangladesh it is a must to develop the youths that cover a vast portion of population.

Here it should be mentioned that youths are the sprit of change in the society. It is very true for Bangladesh. In 1971, while Bangladesh achieved independence under the leadership of our great leader, father of the nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Muzibur Rahman , youths were the main force of war and movement. In the movement for democracy students, that is the youths were the pioneer, in the election of 2008, young voters were in the decisive role.

As of commonwealth, the persons aged from 15 to 29 are termed as young. The age group is full of energy, ability to work hard, intending to contribute to the society and nation. In terms of human development, this age group, the youths, need to grown up under a secured environment where the mind is without fear. In terms of social development the issues like family, home, education and friendship is very essential. In terms of economic development employment is the focal point for the youths.

For youth development in Bangladesh it is essential to ensure an environment where conflicts are not more visible than peace. In peaceful environment, young people grownup with an open mind that makes them to learn for their future and prepares them to gather skill, knowledge and information for professional life. Family support and a good home make the youths kind and generous; education is the fundamental rights for each citizen. All those are need for the competency of economic activities. In Bangladesh there are two types of youth development efforts mainly; one is spontaneous taken by society and another is purposeful taken by the state. The youth development tool of the state is the ministry of youth and sports. Department of Youth Development is working as effective instrument of the ministry. Now a look could be given to the state instrument that working for the youths.

The Department of Youth Development provides services to the youth and interested beneficiaries in different forms. The beneficiaries who are interested to avail of the services or/and opportunities are always welcomed to contact with the concern offices and centers.

The Department of Youth Development imparts skill development training for female and male youth people on different trades to make them skilled for their gainful employment or self-employment. The Department also encourages and extends support to Youth and Youth Organization in the form of counseling, guidance and financial assistance to make their participation in national development process for acceleration of the pace of national development. Youth are the future hope of our nation. According to National Youth Policy, the age group between 18-35 years are called 'Youth' in Bangladesh. They are the most energetic and productive segment of the total population in Bangladesh. Therefore, the national development mostly depends on their working spirit and initiatives. Keeping in this view, the department of development under the ministry of youth and sports has been given the responsibility of transferring the disorganized and unproductive youth into an organized, disciplined and productive workforce.

It has been observed that Bangladesh has the organs to develop the youths in state mechanism and in the society itself. Just the nation needs to be oriented with the concept of digital Bangladesh. Proper training in IT and appropriate technology could make the educated youths a partner of building digital Bangladesh initiative. One thing should be keep in mind when policy makers go for planning that a substantial number of youths are living in rural Bangladesh and the are linked with the agriculture for their livelihood. Digitizing agriculture could be the way of rural youth development. Hope every one will contribute to develop the youth force in view of the concept of digital Bangladesh.

Mohoshin Abbas

Mohoshin Abbas
Mohoshin Abbas, © 2009

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Kazi Mohoshin Al Abbas

Mailing Address: House # 55, level-03, Road # 05
Mohammodia Housing Society
Mohammadpur, Dhaka-1212
Phone: 01715355220,
Emergency Call: 01199822996
E-mail ID: [email protected]


Objective

Intending to contribute in the progress and growth process of any Electronic/Print Media as a fore line Newsman and also have the intention to work in a team where honour and dignity will be ensured.

Field of Skills
News Room Management
Planning for TV news and CA
Editing, Writing
Both-way Translation in Bangla & English
Contain & Layout planning, implementation
News Organization Management
Public Relations & Media Relations Activities
Business & Social Communications
Information Management
Human Resources Management
General Management
Research Project Management

Major Responsibilities Dispensed
(Since 1988)
Sub Editor
Acting Shift –in-Charge
Shift-in Charge
News in-Charge
Acting News Editor
Assistant Editor
News Editor
Head of Media Relations
Head of HR and Admin
Communication Associate
Research Associate

Major Organizations, Served for

NEWS and IMAGES, NEWSTRACK INDIA, STV-US-DHAKA OFFICE
The Banglabazar Patrika, The Bhorer Kagoj, The Azker Kagoj
The Weekly Bichitra and The Weekly Manav Zameen (presently a daily)
The World Bank, Dhaka Office
ADN and ATC, the local partners of SingTel

Job History

Present Status

Working as Senior News Editor for NEWS and IMAGES, a multimedia news service based in Dhaka, Bangladesh

Working for Newstrack India, a Delhi based online newspaper as Regular Writer

Previous

Journalism

Worked for STV US Dhaka office as News Editor from December 2005 to February 2008.

Worked for The Weekly Bichitra, a leading national vernacular weekly publishes from Dhaka in the capacity of Assistant Editor from April 2000 to May 2003.

Worked for The Banglabazar Patrika as Shift-in-Charge of Central Desk and Acting News Editor from October 1997 to November 1998.

Worked for The Weekly Manav Zameen (presently a daily) as Assistant Editor from January 1997 to September 1997.

Worked for The Bhorer Kagoj as Sub-Editor, Acting Shift –in Charge and replacement of Shift –in Charge from February 1992 to June 1994

Worked for The Azker Kagoj as Sub-Editor and replacement of Shift-in Charge from February 1991 to December 1991


Communications & Public/Media Relations and General Management

Worked for Advanced Data Networks System Limited and Advance Technology Computers Limited; the local partners of SingTel, as HOD of Media Relations and HR & Compliance and Administration.
Been worked for the Group/Company from 1st September 2003 to December 2005 and had been provided service for 130 Managers, Officers and Support staffs.

Worked for The World Bank Bangladesh Dhaka Office with its external affairs team as Contractual Staff [by several phase], last phase of contract concluded on 6th April 2000].

Others
Worked for few other news organizations as contributor and/or editorial staff; and few development and management organizations as Consultant since 1988.

Research Activities

Involved in a Research on Rural Non-farm Activities [survey on Rural Non-farm Activities (RNAs) Support Institutions/Organizations in Bangladesh], as Research Associate, conducted by Professor Dr. Momtaz Uddin Ahamed, department of Economics, Dhaka University and Member planning commission, Government of Bangladesh. (2003)

Worked for Development Communication Network, an organization involve in Development-Communication, as Research Associate, with a research project of the organization titled Lack of Communications between the NGOs & the Larger Society. (1996)

Worked for Intensive Survey Study & Evaluation Systems (ISSES), a research organisation, as Project Co-ordinator, with a project of the organization titled Food habit and budget of rural people of Bangladesh. (1995)


Education

Educated in the Discipline of Philosophy [B. A honours] under Faculty of Arts, Dhaka University, Bangladesh (1984)

Personal Data

Name: Kazi Mohoshin Al Abbas
Other Name: Mohoshin Abbas
Date of Birth: March 01. 1962

Permanent Address: Village- Fekamara, Post- Jalalpur
Police Station- Kathiadi, District- Kishorgonj

Race: Bangalee
Citizenship: Bangladeshi by birth
Gender: Male
Marital status: Married

Father: Shahabuddin Ahmed
Mother: Latifa Begume
Wife: Dalia Hussain




Column: Mohoshin Abbas

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