Dhaka, Oct. 25 -- Social Welfare and Women and Children Affairs Adviser Sharmeen Soneya Murshid said that physical and mental well-being must be prioritised to build a new and prosperous Bangladesh on Friday.

In the inauguration programme of the two-day National Nutrition and Wellness Summit the adviser said as the chief guest at the Department of Social Services auditorium in Agargaon.Highlighting the role of youth, Murshid said the young people must take responsibility for promoting nutrition and mental health to ensure the emergence of a healthy generation.She urged the youth to uphold unity, respect and inclusiveness, saying the young generation must prepare for social work to lead the country forward.

The adviser added over half of t...