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the institutional arrangements we create,” he said.

Highlighting a generational shift, he observed that children today interact with technology almost instinctively, while older generations are increasingly unable to guide the young—not out of ill intent, but because their minds function differently.

He added that this outdated mindset persists in Bangladesh’s ICT sector and stressed the need for true digital governance to deliver government services directly to citizens. “People should not come to the government; government services should go to them,” he said, adding that such a system could significantly reduce corruption.

Speaking about the student-led July uprising, Yunus said these youths, if given the opportunity, could not only lead Bangladesh but also assume leadership roles globally.

“Today’s youth are the most powerful generation in human history—globally connected and technologically empowered,” he said, adding, “Yet our society fails to recognise and harness this power… if we let them go, they will soar like kites.”

Recalling the 2024 uprising when internet services were shut down, the chief adviser noted that the incident revealed how deeply technology is tied to the lives of young people. The shutdown sparked nationwide anger and upheaval, contributing to the fall of an “otherwise powerful government,” he said.

Warning that technology can amplify both strengths and weaknesses, Yunus said Bangladesh has “become famous for forgery,” which damages the country’s reputation. Citing an example of an individual who used forged certificates to work as a doctor abroad, he urged the nation to move away from such practices.

“The people of this country have immense talent,” he said, urging them to avoid using it for harmful or unethical purposes. “Let us make up our minds to eliminate fraud, implement realistic policies, and build a pro-people system of governance,” he added, expressing concern over the misuse of technology to produce fake documents.

Earlier, he launched the website and logo of the Bangladesh Innovation Challenge, a platform designed to accelerate innovative initiatives among school and college students.

Special Assistant to the Chief Adviser for Posts, Telecommunications, and ICT Faiz Ahmad Taiyeb attended as a special guest, with ICT Division Secretary Shish Haider Chowdhury in the chair. BHTPA Managing Director Md Mamunur Rashid Bhuiyan and BCS President Mohammad Zahirul Islam delivered the welcome address.