Dhaka, Nov. 27 -- US Embassy in Dhaka has announced the call for applications for a new US government-funded civil society leadership programme - the Community Engagement Exchange (CEE) Program.

The Program is a transformational one-year leadership development programme designed to enable civil society leaders, ages 20-27, from communities from over 100 countries, according to an embassy statement issued on Wednesday.

The programme aims to harness the power of networks, relationships, and information for the public good to address critical 21st Century issue, including civic dialogue and peace-building, open and participatory government, women and gender, resilience and sustainable development, and youth engagement.

The programme inclu...