Six young Bangladeshis join youth leadership development program in China
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Six young representatives from Bangladesh are participating in an international youth leadership development program in China. The nine-day program is being held in Beijing and Hainan Province from November 13 to 21, bringing together around 80 young people from different countries.
Titled “Youth Leadership Development Program for a Community with a Shared Future Among Neighboring Countries (2026),” the program aims to strengthen communication and cooperation among young people from different countries and build their leadership capacity to address global challenges.
The six Bangladeshi representatives are AKM Mazharul Islam, Saddam Hossain, Md Abul Hasan, Md Riazul Islam, Md Wabidur Rahman and Karim Al Jahin. Young participants from several other countries, including Sri Lanka, Pakistan, Nepal, Cambodia, Indonesia and Russia, are also attending the program.
The program features high-level dialogues, thematic discussions, expert lectures, visits to various institutions and important sites, and cultural exchange activities. Through these activities, participants will have opportunities to exchange views with academics, professionals, policymakers and young leaders from different countries.
Organizers expect the program to enhance participants’ international perspectives, leadership skills and intercultural communication. They will also have the opportunity to learn about China’s development experience and international cooperation.
The participation of the Bangladeshi representatives will create opportunities to connect and exchange experiences with young leaders from different countries. It will also help strengthen people-to-people ties among Bangladesh, China and the participating countries.
