Dhaka, March 11 -- Youth participants at a consultation meeting on Monday opined that quality education, decent employment, freedom of speech, and tackling climate change should be prioritised to drive the country forward.

They emphasised ensuring equitable opportunities for all, so that no one is left behind in the development agenda. They also stressed the importance of a balanced distribution of power for good governance.

These observations were made at the consultation meeting titled "National SDG Report (VNR) 2025: Perspectives of the Left-behind, Youth, and Business Leaders".

Citizen's Platform for SDGs, Bangladesh; Office of the Principal Coordinator for SDG Affairs, the Chief Adviser's Office; and the United Nations Development...