About empowering the youth and the need to give them more say, CRI trustee Radwan Mujib Siddiq wants to 'walk the talk.'

"What we have to ensure is not just talking but walking the talk. It’s not enough to say that we will give all responsibilities to youths. The time has come to actually give them more responsibility in every sphere. We have to bring committed young people from all spheres such as business, politics, and NGO and we have to support them,” he said.

“Keep working the way you are doing now. We receive a lot of inspiration from you. The world is undergoing a tough time but you are a source of courage for us,” Radwan Mujib said, while addressing youths at the Joy Bangla Youth Award ceremony on Monday.

Young Bangla received 750 entries from the youth-led organizations that brought about positive changes in their communities.

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Out of them, 31 were primarily nominated and 15 clinched Joy Bangla Youth Award 2021 for their roles in social changes.

“The youth who made contributions to society are recognized through Joy Bangla Youth Award. On this day, we pay tribute to the young generation in 1971, whose courage and sacrifice enabled us to organize this event today. After realizing Vision 2021, we are marching towards Vision 2041. We can do all this because of their sacrifices m. Our uheartfelt gratitude for them,” Radwan Mujib said.

Radwan is widely credited with bringing youths closer to history through his creative endeavours such as film, graphic novel, and concert, and bridging the gap between youths and policymakers through his initiatives from Young Bangla. His interaction with young changemakers and innovators, and university students made him a popular figure among youths.

He took multiple initiatives to get the young generation better informed of the 1971-Liberation War and the post-independence political developments.