Bangladesh, Sept. 16 -- Disaster Management Advisor Faruk E Azam has outlined the government's plans to mobilise the youth to build a national volunteer force geared towards responding swiftly to natural calamities.

Speaking at the opening of the 3rd National Dialogue Platform on Anticipatory Action at the Bangladesh-China Friendship Conference Centre on Tuesday, he also stressed the need to adopt a tech-driven, proactive approach to tackling crises.

On the importance of tapping into the youth's potential in this regard, he said: "Young people are always inspiring. They are already standing at the front line. With adequate training, the volunteers dedicated to the Cyclone Preparedness Programme can do extraordinary work."

"It is time t...