A discussion meeting on the role of NGOs in the implementation of the National Youth Policy-2017 was held in Dhaka. Rupantor, a non government organization, organized the discussion programme at the NGO Affairs Bureau Hall Room in the city's Agargaon area. Director General of NGO Affairs Bureau Sheikh Md Moniruzzaman who was present as the chief guest at the exchange meeting, said that the main source of youth empowerment is to be aware of one's rights, responsibilities and duties, as well as to increase the participation of youth in the main development stream through youth empowerment, participation and youth inclusion. CPD ED outlines challenges facing the economy at BIPSS policy circle General secretary of Jatiya Press Club and editor of Bhorer Kagoj Shyamal Dutta who was present as special guest at the meeting, said that the youth should be involved while making new activities in youth policy and textbooks, by which their interest in learning will develop. He also said that the youth, especially the marginalized youth, are far behind in terms of employment. The youth should create a medium to connect with the tradition and culture of Bangladesh. Additional Secretary of the Ministry of Hill Chittagong Pradeep Kumar Mohottam  as special guest said that the youth should be encouraged to be more involved in social work. Biman Dreamliner returns to Dhaka due to cockpit windshield crack Director of Youth Development Department Priyosindhu Talukder said that if ICT, Ministry of Culture and Youth Development Department work together, opportunities will be created in the field of youth employment so that the youth will be empowered. He also said that the implementation of the rights of the youth will be easier only by developing inter-relationships with the youth forums at the national and local levels. Director of NGO Affairs Bureau Tapan Kumar Biswas said that if Bangabandhu's Sonar Bangla is to be built, the youth must come forward. Head of Cooperation of the embassy of Switzerland Corinne Henchoz Pignani was present as the guest of honor at the programme. She said the main plan of the Bangladesh government is that no one will be left behind. With that objective, the youth of any religion, caste and community can participate in this project to implement the trust project. Besides, Aastha scheme will help in making a youth a responsible citizen. Gas supply to improve in Dhaka, adjacent areas in a day or two : Nasrul Executive Director of Rupantor Rafiqul Islam Khokon gave a welcome speech at the exchange meeting. The discussion meeting was moderated by Wazed Feroze, Executive Director of DemocracyWatch and Swapan Pal, Executive Director of Sabalamby Unnayan Samity (SUS) Swapan Kumar Guha, Executive Director of Transformation gave vote of thanks. Among others in attendance were Sabina Yasmin Lubna, Program Manager of the Embassy of Switzerland, youth representatives from various regions of Bangladesh, representatives of civil society, government officials and officials of Astha Alliance. With financial support from Switzerland, Rupantor, DemocracyWatch, Sabalamby Unnayan Samity, ASHIKA, Trinamool Unnyan  Sangstha, GRAUS are implementing ASTHA projects in 147 upazilas in 18 districts of seven divisions of Bangladesh.