Desk Report:
‘Shokher Polli’ in Santahar, Bogura, transformed into a vibrant gathering place, united by the bonds of humanity, harmony, and social responsibility. The Hirajhil Convention Center buzzed with the presence of over 300 members of ‘Bashundhara Shuvosangho’ who arrived from 16 districts across the Rajshahi and Rangpur divisions. The atmosphere was festive, marked by the meeting of both familiar and new faces, the exchange of experiences, and a shared commitment to working for the welfare of others.
Guided by the slogan “Moving Forward with Humanity,” the Rajshahi and Rangpur divisional conference of Bashundhara Shuvosangho was held on Wednesday, October 21, in Santahar, located in the Adamdighi Upazila of Bogura. More than 300 members from 16 districts across the two divisions participated in the day-long event. The conference was organized with the aim of fostering human values, awakening a sense of social responsibility, and pledging support for the helpless and underprivileged.
The event was graced by the presence of the Chief Guest, Imdadul Haq Milan—an ‘Ekushey Padak’ winning author, head of Bashundhara Shuvosangho, and advisor to the Bashundhara Group.
The program was moderated by Bashundhara Shuvosangho Director Zakaria Zaman, with a welcome address delivered by Shamim Al Mamun, Senior Vice-President of the organization’s central committee. Other notable attendees included Md. Sadequl Islam, President of the central committee; Engineer Nazrul Islam—a valiant freedom fighter, advisor to Bashundhara Shuvosangho, and proprietor of ‘Shokher Polli’; and senior Bogura-based journalist Limon Bashar.
During the conference, 65 organizers selected from various districts across the Rajshahi and Rangpur divisions were honored with ‘Best Organizer’ awards and certificates in recognition of their contributions to the organization’s activities and humanitarian initiatives. Additionally, senior journalist Limon Bashar from Bogura and veteran journalist Alhaj Rafiqul Islam Montu from Santahar were presented with ‘Distinguished Journalist’ awards for their significant contributions to the field of journalism. The Chief Guest, Imdadul Haq Milan, personally presented these honors to the recipients. In his address as the chief guest, Imdadul Haq Milan stated that Bashundhara Shuvosangho is not merely a social organization; it represents a firm commitment to stand by those in need. He urged the organization’s members to come forward to assist the helpless, the underprivileged, and those in distress. Furthermore, he emphasized the need to play a role in shaping the youth into responsible citizens grounded in humanitarian values. He called for spreading this dedication to serving humanity to every corner of the country.
Speakers at the conference noted that there is no alternative to supporting one another in the pursuit of a humane society. Bashundhara Shuvosangho is working tirelessly—not only to support the helpless and underprivileged but also to foster social awareness and engage the youth in positive endeavors. They expressed a firm resolve to further expand the organization’s humanitarian and public-welfare initiatives to the grassroots level across the country.
