Magura: With great enthusiasm and festivity, the Inter-School Debate Festival-2025 was held in Magura, organised by the Sadar Upazila Administration today. A colorful rally was brought out from the district administration premises at 8am and ended at Nomani Maidan after parading the main streets of the town. A total of 25 secondary schools from Sadar upazila participated in the event. Later, the inaugural ceremony was held at the District Auditorium, presided over by Deputy Commissioner Md. Ohidul Islam.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, Director General of Bangladesh Television Md. Mahbubul Alam attended the event as the chief guest, while AKM Shoaeb, chairman of the National Debate Federation, prominent debate personality of Khulna region Takdirul Gani, and Sadar Upazila Nirbahi Officer Md. Hasibul Hasan were present as special guests. Speakers at the event highlighted that debate is a unique independent art form that allows students to express their thoughts and arguments. Debate not only develops
talent but also broadens students’ knowledge, enhances analytical ability, and boosts self-confidence.
Throughout the daylong festival, children presented “International Children’s Comic Debate” while secondary students participated in traditional and extempore debates. The programme was supported by the Magura Adarsha Debate Association. Bishal Rahman, a ninth-grade student of Berail Palita Secondary School, expressed that debate is a platform to present thoughts through logical arguments. Fatema Yasmin, another ninth-grade student, stated that debate is one of the best means of expressing creative talent.
Other students also noted that debate helps them express their opinions freely and inspires them to engage more in knowledge-seeking. The daylong festival concluded with a colorful cultural programme, creating a festive atmosphere among the students throughout the event.