Dhaka, Aug. 21 -- Marking the International Youth Day, the government and the United Nations system on Thursday launched the design phase of Youth Voice Mechanism (YVM) for Bangladesh.

This innovative platform aims to amplify the voices of young people in Bangladesh in policy development and governance processes, ensuring their active participation in shaping the country's future.

The YVM will be designed to create a sustainable and inclusive channel for young people, particularly those from marginalised, rural and underrepresented communities, to engage with government stakeholders and contribute to decision-making.

This initiative comes in response to growing demands for inclusive governance and recognises the significant role that y...