High Commission of India
Dhaka

Press Release

Flag-off Ceremony of the 100-Member Bangladesh Youth Delegation to India

1.  The High Commission of India, Dhaka organized a flag-off ceremony for the 100-member Bangladesh Youth Delegation to India in Sheraton Hotel, Banani, Dhaka on the 11^th of October 2022.

2.  The Chief Guest for the programme, Mr. Obaidul Quader, Member of Parliament and Hon’ble Minister of Road, Transport and Bridges of Bangladesh and Dr. Binoy George, the Deputy High Commissioner of India addressed the members of the delegation. Mr. Arifin Shuvoo, prominent film actor and television personality of Bangladesh was the special invitee for the event.

3.  The delegation will embark on an eight day visit to India on the 12^th of October 2022. In their week long visit, they will be interacting with key personalities and institutions in India, ranging from the government, educational, business and science & technology fields. The delegation will also be visiting sites of historical and cultural significance in India. The travel itinerary has been specifically designed to provide an opportunity for the delegates to experience the rich and diverse heritage of India.

4.  The Bangladesh Youth Delegation programme started in 2012. This year marks the eighth edition of the Bangladesh Youth Delegations’ visit to India and this is the first time that auditions for selecting delegates took place outside Dhaka in cities like Rajshahi and Chattogram. The process was very well received and the High Commission was pleased to note the zeal and enthusiasm of the participants during the entire selection process. The Bangladesh Youth Delegation this year has a mix of professionals from all walks of life and includes participants from all over Bangladesh. The delegation includes journalists, sportspersons, doctors, artists and engineers, among others.

Dhaka
October 11, 2022