Community 

Conference: National Youth Conference 2025

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At A Glance

  • “This platform connected youth-led organizations with government and development partners like never before. It’s a real step towards inclusive development”

    Attendee, National Youth Conference

  • 200 Attendees

  • September 4, 2025

  • SDG 8: Decent Work

  • Dhaka, Bangladesh

Impact
Overview

The National Youth Conference 2025 established a strategic national platform to amplify youth voices from all 64 districts and bridge the gap between policy and lived experience, addressing critical barriers like employment, participation, and climate vulnerability faced by Bangladesh's key youth demographic.

Our partners

Blue logo with a stylized icon of a plant and sun, and the text 'PLAN INTERNATIONAL'
Logo for Bangladesh Youth Coalition with a colorful abstract symbol and the text BYC, along with the full name below.
Colorful logo featuring a world map with the text "YOUTH FOR CHANGE" beneath it.
A conference stage with a large screen displaying the text "Climate Justice and Youth Leadership" at the National Youth Conference 2025. Several panelists and moderators are on stage, with a large audience seated in front. The room has ornate wooden
Group of diverse young adults seated at a conference table taking notes in a workshop or meeting.
A large group of diverse people, including men and women, gathered outdoors on a grassy field with green trees in the background. They are smiling, many making peace signs or waving at the camera, during daytime.
Group of young adults sitting around a pink round table, taking notes and listening attentively at an indoor event or conference.

Project Team

  • Azra Khatun, Manager, Humanitarian Aid, BacharLorai

  • Mr. Md. Daud Miah, NDC – Director General, NGO Affairs Bureau

  • Dr. Shaikh Jobayed Hossain – Joint Secretary, Ministry of Youth & Sport

  • Mr. Mohammed Maheen Newaz Chowdhury – Director (Programmes), Plan International Bangladesh

SDG Alignment

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Target 8.6
Promote Youth Employment, Education and Training.

Target 8.3
Promote policies to support job creation and growing enterprises.

Context

With over one-third of Bangladesh’s population under the age of 30, youth represent a critical demographic force in the country’s progress. However, they continue to face persistent barriers such as limited employment opportunities, restricted participation in decision-making, gender inequality, and growing vulnerability to climate change.

As part of the National Youth Conference 2025, I along with other young leaders actively contributed to creating a national platform that amplified the voices of young people from all 64 districts. Our involvement focused on organizing and facilitating meaningful engagement between youth delegates, government ministries, civil society, private sector actors, and international partners. During the conference, I also shared my experiences as a youth participant, demonstrating leadership in addressing national challenges.

Through the training and preparation sessions, I worked alongside other young leaders who were equally committed to advancing inclusive participation and social accountability. Together, we engaged in group presentations and discussions that reflected our shared vision for a more equitable and resilient Bangladesh. Our collective contribution helped strengthen the event’s impact as a strategic advocacy and accountability platform, bridging the gap between policy commitments and the real experiences of youth across the country.