World Teachers’ Day was observed in Gopalganj through a colorful rally and a discussion meeting, jointly organized by the District Administration and the District Education Office. The day was celebrated with various events under the theme: “Standing by teachers; enhancing the dignity and security of the profession, and 60 years of shaping our future.” To mark the occasion, a colorful rally was held at 11:00 AM in front of the District Administration building, led by Deputy Commissioner and District Magistrate Md. Arif-uz-Zaman.

After traversing various roads in the town, the rally concluded at the same starting point. Later, a discussion meeting was held at the ‘Swachhata’ conference room of the Deputy Commissioner’s office. Dr. K.M. Babar, Member of Parliament for the Gopalganj-2 constituency, attended the meeting as the chief guest and delivered a speech. The event was presided over by Md. Arif-uz-Zaman, the Deputy Commissioner and District Magistrate. District Education Officer Kh. Ruhul Amin delivered the welcome address.

Moderated by Additional Deputy Commissioner (Education and ICT) Shobhon Sarkar, the event featured speeches by special guests, including District Superintendent of Police Md. Habibullah; District Council Administrator and District BNP Convener Freedom Fighter Sharif Rafiquzzaman; Gopalganj Government College Principal Professor Shah Md. Iqbal Hossain; Government Women’s College Principal Professor Md. Aminul Karim; and Dr. Sanjida Haque Mishu, Associate Professor of the Department of Bangla at Gopalganj University of Science and Technology.

Other guests who spoke included District Primary Education Officer Mst. Jyotsna Khatun; Professor Golam Mostafa (GM), a prominent education enthusiast, social worker, and Chairman of the Apex Club (Gopalganj District Chapter); and Zainab Khanam, Headmistress of No. 101 North Gopalganj Government Primary School.

Also present at the event were Sikdar Shahidul Islam Lenin, former President of Gopalganj Sadar Upazila BNP; Ziaul Haque, Headmaster of Gopalganj Government District School; and teachers from various other public and private educational institutions in the district. The speakers discussed the dignity of the teaching profession, job security, and the role of teachers in improving the quality of education.