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   DHAKA, Dec 30, 2021 (BSS) - Foreign Minister Dr A K Abdul Momen said Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman - who remains an icon for youth, vigor and vitality in building his 'Sonar Bangla' together with the youths of Bangladesh. 

   Addressing the closing ceremony of the Dhaka OIC Youth Capital 2020, Momen hoped that the recognition of laudable activities of the youths would encourage them to contribute more for the well-being of the society.

   On the sidelines of the event, President of ICYF Taha Ayhan called on the Foreign Minister, said a ministry press release. 

   Momen thanked the President of ICYF for their effort and cooperation for the successful journey of the entire "Dhaka OIC Youth Capital 2020" programmes including the grand closing ceremony. 

   The foreign minister also stressed the importance of more engagement activities among the youth of the Muslim Ummah to share their knowledge and expertise.

   On December 25 in 2019, Bangladesh was declared as the OIC Youth Capital 2020 and the programme was inaugurated by Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on July 27, 2020.

   A series of successful yearlong programmes of the OIC Youth Capital were arranged by the Ministry of Youth and Sports in partnership with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and eight other ministries which was rounded off by the Gala closing ceremony today.