BNP Standing Committee Member Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury has stated that regardless of reforms, the country will not progress without a positive change in political atmosphere.
Emphasising that tolerance in politics is essential, Khosru pointed out that while differences of opinion may exist, everyone must remain respectful. He asserted there is no alternative to democracy.
Referring to Tarique Rahman’s stance against confrontational politics, he stated, “We cannot resort to confrontational politics. Whatever the opposition does, the BNP will not engage in conflicts.”
He made these remarks on Sunday while speaking at a discussion meeting on the future of Bangladesh and the country’s healthcare sector, based on the 31-point agenda announced by BNP’s acting chairman Tarique Rahman.
The event was held at the Bangladesh University of Health Sciences auditorium.
Discussing the education system, Khosru said the country’s academia has nearly been destroyed, and lacks alignment with job market demands. He noted everyone is rushing to become matriculates, IA, BA graduates, doctors or engineers, while ignoring vocational requirements.
Citing China’s example, Khosru said 60 per cent of Chinese students attend vocational schools, graduating as electricians, plumbers and machinists who drive the economy. He emphasised that without skill development, Bangladesh cannot create jobs in industry, IT sector or factories.
He identified the IT sector as Bangladesh’s most promising industry and stated BNP’s goal to create one crore jobs through enhanced vocational training, IT training and industrial investment.
The BNP leader added that skill development programmes would integrate unemployed graduates into the workforce.
Khosru affirmed there is no alternative to democracy, stating BNP is working to fulfil everyone’s aspirations while practicing political tolerance. He cautioned that no development could succeed without stability, and politics can no longer function without merit.
He said the party has initiated a new political trend by promoting the new generation, urging party leaders and activists to adapt to contemporary standards of thinking, logic and information.
