Discussants stress unity to prevent drug abuse, and youth gangs

Families, educational institutions, social organizations and concerned citizens must work together to prevent drug addiction, the misuse of technology and the rise of youth gangs, said members of Bashundhara Shuvosangho on Monday.

They also emphasised the importance of engaging young people in sports, cultural activities and creative pursuits, while providing them with care and proper guidance to prevent them from going astray.

Shuvosangho activists made these remarks at a discussion meeting organized by the organisation’s Narail district branch on Monday afternoon. The event also included the introduction of the newly formed district branch committee.

The meeting was chaired by the district branch’s new president, Faisal Shikder Setu, and moderated by general secretary Nazmun Nahar Cynthia.

Participants included the organization's adviser, businessman and social worker Ranjan Kumar Roy; adviser Kripacharya Biswas; adviser Md Sakibul Islam Shuvo; assistant general secretary Hasin Arman; finance secretary Nusrat Jhuma; and literature secretary Sumaiya Islam Bonna.

Literature secretary Sumaiya Islam Bonna said, “If people can come together to engage in harmful activities, why can't we unite to prevent them? We can certainly stand together to fight injustice and crime. This is the core objective of our Shuvosangho.”

Assistant general secretary Hasin Arman said, “If we unite and build a collective resistance, it is possible to eliminate harmful activities.” He emphasized the importance of involving young people in positive activities.

Adviser Ranjan Kumar Roy said that, to guide young people in the right direction, it was necessary not only to raise awareness about crime but also to create opportunities for healthy recreation, sports, cultural activities and creative pursuits. He added that promoting the positive use of technology, providing moral education and increasing family awareness were also essential.