Dhaka, July 10 -- Noting that adolescents and young people make up about 30 percent of Bangladesh's total population, Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus on Thursday underscored the urgent need for developing this segment into a skilled, educated and healthy generation to ensure a better future for the country.

"Socio-economic development of the country hinges on the education, health, quality of life and empowerment of this large group," he said in a message marking World Population Day that falls on July 11.

Prof Yunus called on development partners, NGOs, the media and civil society to collaborate with the government in its efforts to build a strong and healthy nation.

Referring to this year's World Population Day theme, 'Empowering y...