Rangpur: The BRUR Students Council, a student organisation of Begum Rokeya University, Rangpur (BRUR), organised an exceptional running competition in Rangpur today. After completing registrations, as many as 1,500 competitor students participated in the biggest running competition of recent times titled 'Run with BRUR Students Council' with the theme "Let's walk together. Let's build the country together."
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, on Sunday morning, the running competition was inaugurated at Shaheed Abu Sayeed Square in front of the university by BRUR Students' Council President Md Ahmadul Haque Alveer. The race, which started from Shaheed Abu Sayeed Square and ended at Shapla Square in Rangpur city, turned the entire metropolis into a festive place during winter.
In his inaugural speech, President Ahmadul Haque Alveer stated that the event was not merely a race but a call to the youth to contribute to building a new Bangladesh by fostering a healthy body and mind. Emphasizing the theme "Let's walk together, build together," he urged the young generation to be active for the welfare of both individuals and the nation. The participation of 1,500 competitors through registration was a testament to the positivity and vibrancy of the youth.
Ahmadul Haque Alveer expressed his gratitude towards the participants, hoping for the event to grow each year and attract more young people. Towfique Hasan Tariq, a student participant, shared his excitement about running in such a large competition, highlighting its energizing effect amid academic pressures. He praised the arrangements made by the BRUR Students Council.
Another participant, Md Taleb Islam, commended the event for its potential to positively impact physical and mental health. Similarly, Abu Raihan expressed his happiness and desire for the competition to become an annual tradition, viewing it as a means to build a healthy and vibrant future for both the youth and the country.
Each participant received a T-shirt and breakfast, and the first 80 students to finish were awarded medals at the end of the event.