135 GPA-5 achievers honoured in Bhola

A total of 135 students who secured GPA-5 in the SSC and equivalent examinations were honoured in Bhola on Thursday in recognition of their academic achievements and to encourage them to pursue their future goals.

Jatiya Bandhujon Parishad, Bhola, organised the reception at the premises of the residence of former minister Mosharef Hossain Shahjahan in Bhola town on Thursday (October 22) afternoon.

The programme featured a discussion, an award distribution ceremony and cultural performances.

Advocate Bilkis Akhtar Jahan Shirin, Administrator of Barishal City Corporation, attended the event as the chief guest and distributed crests, certificates and cash awards among the students.

Addressing the gathering, she said students would play a vital role in shaping the future of Bangladesh and urged them to develop themselves as honest, compassionate and responsible citizens alongside achieving academic excellence.

She emphasised that education should not be limited to securing good examination results but should also inspire students to serve the country and its people.

Other speakers said initiatives recognising academic excellence could encourage healthy competition among students and motivate them to work towards their future ambitions.

The programme was presided over by Asif Altaf, Chief Coordinator of Jatiya Bandhujon Parishad.

Golam Nobi Alamgir, Administrator of Bhola Zila Parishad and Convener of District BNP; Alhaj Miah Mohammad Yunus, Chief Editor of Jatiya Bandhujon Parishad; Alhaj M A Ahad Chowdhury Tuhin, Editor of Daily Amritalok; and Mohammad Monirul Islam, Officer-in-Charge of Bhola Sadar Model Police Station, attended as special guests.

Among others who addressed the programme were District BNP Joint Convener Mofizul Islam Milon, Sadar Upazila BNP Member Secretary Helal Uddin, Bhola Pourashava BNP President Abdur Rab Akon, District Mohila Dal President Advocate Sajeda Akhtar, Jubo Dal General Secretary Abdul Kader Selim, former Swechchhasebak Dal General Secretary Khondoker Al Amin, Swechchhasebak Dal Convener Mizanur Rahman Masud, Member Secretary Muntasir Alam Chowdhury Robin, Chhatra Dal President Abdullah Al Rasel and General Secretary Nur Mohammad Rubel.

According to the organisers, the 135 award recipients were selected from different educational institutions across Bhola Municipality based on their performance in the SSC and equivalent examinations.

The initiative aimed to recognise their academic achievements, appreciate their hard work and encourage them to pursue higher education and future career goals.