The High Commission of India, Dhaka organized a flag-off ceremony for the 100-member Bangladesh Youth Delegation to India on Tuesday, 11th October in Dhaka.
The delegation will embark on its visit to India on Wednesday, October 12. In their week-long visit, they will be interacting with key personalities and institutions in India, ranging from the government, educational, business and science and technology fields. The delegation will also be visiting sites of historical and cultural significance in India. The travel itinerary has been designed to provide an opportunity for the delegates to experience the rich and diverse heritage of India, said the press release issued by the High Commission of India in Dhaka on Tuesday.
Bangladesh Minster of Road, Transport and Bridges Obaidul Quader addressed the members of the delegation as the Chief Guest. Prominent film actor and television personality of Bangladesh Arifin Shuvoo was the special invitee for the event. Deputy High Commissioner of India to Bangladesh Dr. Binoy George also addressed the members of the Bangladesh Youth Delegation 2022 on this occasion.
The Bangladesh Youth Delegation programme was started in 2012. This year marks the ninth edition of the Bangladesh Youth Delegation’s visit to India. This is the first time that auditions for selecting delegates took place outside Dhaka also in cities like Rajshahi and Chattogram. The process was very well received by the participants during the selection process to which they responded with zeal and enthusiasm.
The Bangladesh Youth Delegation this year has mix of professionals from all walks of life and includes participants from all over Bangladesh. The delegation includes journalists, sportspersons, doctors, artists and engineers, among others.
