Enhancing the participation of Community based organizations, civil society organization in democratic governance underscored.

Speakers in a function here today underscored the need for enhancing the participation of community based organizations and Civil Society Organizations in democratic governance in Bangladesh to build a happy and prosperous country.

“An emphasis should be given for creating the employment generation to the youths to attain the cherished goal of the country”, they also said.

They made the comments while addressing a Media Briefing on youth employment at local level held at the auditorium of GaibandhaZilaParishad of the town here on Wednesday.

SKS Foundation a local reputed non- government organization arranged the function under the project of enhancing the participation of community based organizations(CBOs) and Civil Society Organizations(CSOs) in democratic government in Bangladesh funded by the European Union in cooperation with OXFAM Bangladesh and Centre for Policy Dialogue.

Vice principal and also acting principal of Gaibandha Govt. College professor Md. Khalilur Rahman addressed the function as the chief guest while president of Gaibandha Press Club KM RezaulHaque presided over the function.

Earlier, a power point presentation on the theme was done by project coordinator, Md. Baharam Khan.

In the function, a number of journalists of print and electronic media including news agency took part in the discussion and gave their opinions elaborately.

The speakers in their speeches stressed the need for ensuring transparency and accountability of all concerned to make the project in the district a grand success.