The turn of the century and the dawn of the fourth industrial revolution have opened immense opportunities for the young generation. At the same time, it is now far more challenging to survive in the competitive global markets because of the rapid changes and evolution of technology. I am happy that the Bangladesh-Sweden Trust Fund has been providing financial aid to our meritorious students to support their initiatives in pursuing higher studies abroad. The knowledge and experience that they will acquire abroad will guide them in enhancing professional aptitudes. I firmly believe that our young generation will play pivotal role to further brighten the image of Bangladesh and carry forward the vibrant development process that the country has been passing through while getting increasingly integrated with the global economy.