The 28th founding anniversary of the historic Mahasthan Press Club was celebrated through a colorful rally, discussion meeting, cake-cutting ceremony, and reception for meritorious students and eminent journalists. The day-long program was observed on Wednesday (November 14).
To mark the occasion, a colorful rally and procession started from the Mahasthan Press Club auditorium premises at 11:00 AM. After parading through the Mahasthan highway and key locations, the rally concluded back at the press club premises.
Later, a special discussion meeting was held, presided over by Mahasthan Press Club President Anisur Rahman Mitu. Speakers at the meeting reminisced about the glorious 28-year journey of the press club. They noted that since its inception, the journalists of Mahasthan Press Club have been presenting objective news with great courage and dedication. The speakers expressed hope that this pioneering role of journalists in highlighting social inconsistencies and contributing to regional development will continue in the future.
Taherul Islam, Joint General Secretary of Shibganj Upazila BNP, General Secretary of Raynagar Union BNP, and UP Chairman candidate, also participated in the rally and discussion meeting. Prominent businessman and UP Chairman candidate Hafizur Rahman Hiru attended the event as a special guest and cut the anniversary cake.
In the final segment of the program, honorary crests were awarded to five renowned journalists for their special contributions to journalism. The honored journalists are: Abdur Rahim Bogra, Bogura Bureau Chief of Banglavision TV; Mohsin Ali Raju, Bogura Bureau Chief of Daily Inqilab; Abdul Wadud, Joint General Secretary of Journalist Union Bogura; Abdur Rouf Rubel, President of Shibganj Press Club; and Nurul Amin Talukder, President of Mokamtala Press Club. Nurul Islam, Headmaster of Mahasthan High School, was also present.
At the same ceremony, honorary crests were handed over to six meritorious students who achieved outstanding results in the SSC and HSC examinations.
Among others present at the event were Mokamtala Model Press Club General Secretary Iftekharul Islam Rana, Harun Or Rashid Liton, Rafiqul Islam, Rubel Mia, journalists Mainul Islam Rocket and Enamul Haque, Kichak Press Club President Wadud, General Secretary Mohammad Ali, Vice President Kazi Sirajul Islam, Mokamtala Upazila Press Club President Ripon Mia, AK Azad, and journalist Rashidur Rahman Rana, Founder and President of Progati Kalyan Sangstha.
Also in attendance were BNP leaders Asalat Zaman, Abdur Razzak, Mahbubur Rahman, Master Ashraful Islam, Swapna Akter Mim, Matiur Rahman, Master Sahab Uddin, Ibrahim, and Delwar Hossain, along with Mahasthan Press Club Senior Vice President Abdur Rahim Saju, Tahera Zaman Lipi, General Secretary SI Sumon, Joint General Secretary Obaidur Rahman, Treasurer Golam Rabbani Shipon, Office Secretary Aminul Islam, Sports and Cultural Secretary Munsur Rahman Akash, Executive Member and Founding President Alhaj Abdul Baset, Abdul Hannan Togor, Azizul Haque Bipul, Abdur Rahim, Shakikul Islam Shakil, Shahidul Islam Swadhin, and Mehraj.
