Dhaka, Dec 21 (V7N)— The Cultural Reform Commission aims to foster development not just in Bengali culture but across diverse languages, cultures, and religions, according to Culture Advisor Mustafa Sarwar Farooqui. Speaking at the Youth Policy Conference held at Bangla Academy on Saturday afternoon, Farooqui highlighted the commission's inclusive vision and commitment to policy reform.

“If necessary, the ministry will discuss policy changes with stakeholders to achieve these goals,” said Farooqui.

Addressing the gathering, Farooqui referred to the July Movement as a reflection of past irregularities. "We will work to prevent the emergence of new fascist tendencies and to ensure that the wall of unity remains intact," he stated.

He also announced plans to immortalise the July Uprising in public memory through a digital oral history archive, featuring interviews with 100,000 individuals.

Panelists at the conference discussed broader socio-economic issues, noting the rise of a discriminatory economic structure over the past 15 years. They urged the creation of an inclusive economy, arguing that the narrative of growth has been exploited as a political tool.

The conference served as a platform for dialogue between policymakers, cultural stakeholders, and youth leaders, underscoring the importance of inclusivity and unity in cultural and economic development.

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