The World Bank focuses on creating quality jobs for the millions of youth population entering the job market every year, its Country Director for Bangladesh and Bhutan Abdoulaye Seck said yesterday.
“We are ever more determined to give it all for Bangladesh,” he said at an exhibition, titled “Paint Your Sky, Make it Yours: Future Bangladesh in the eyes of the youth”, at DrikPath Bhaban in Dhaka’s Panthapath.
The World Bank organised the exhibition, showcasing an inspiring collection of wall art created by students from across the country, reflecting their hopes and aspirations for a prosperous and inclusive Bangladesh.
Inaugurated by Finance Adviser Salehuddin Ahmed, the show will remain open to the public from 3:00pm to 8:00pm until November 30.
Seck said these young artists have dared to dream, to express, and to envision a better future.
“They have used their creativity to paint their vision of a new Bangladesh — a nation where justice prevails, where dreams are nurtured, and where the sky is the limit. They have painted the sky and made it theirs,” he added.
He also said the exhibition renews their focus on empowering young people and creating opportunities for them.
“We are hearing their voices, aspirations, and concerns. As a longstanding development partner of Bangladesh, the World Bank recognises the pivotal role that the youths play in shaping the present and future,” Seck added.
Salehuddin said students expressed their feelings very aptly by painting murals throughout the country during the mass uprising from July-August.
“Everybody knows the power of art. When I looked at the wall, they are most expressive, students have expressed themselves very aptly,” he added.
The finance adviser further said that these sorts of things are very important for Bangladesh.
The exhibition features vibrant wall art painted by students and youths across the country, highlighting their vision and issues they consider important for the future of the country.
The artworks came from 12 districts, including Dhaka, Rajshahi, Khulna, Sylhet, Chattogram, Barishal, Cumilla, Rangpur, Rangamati, Khagrachhari, and Bandarban.
Seck also said the World Bank is committed to empowering youths around the globe.
“In an incredible and an unprecedented way, and in the wake of unfathomable trauma and sacrifices, Bangladeshi students and youths have used their creativity and arts to communicate their vision for the country,” he added.
