Bhugrail christianpara: Amidst a festive atmosphere to the rhythm of the traditional Orang dance of the indigenous community, students, parents, and local residents of Shishu Provat Bidyaniketan welcomed Advocate Shafiqul Haque Milon, MP. The rhythm of the dance reflected the lifestyle, culture, religious beliefs, and deep love for nature of the indigenous society. Amidst that colorful arrangement, the publication of examination results and tree plantation program turned into a celebration of joy.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, the event was organized at 10 am today on the school premises of Shishu Provat Bidyaniketan in Bhugrail Christianpara, Paba Upazila, for the publication of examination results and tree plantation. This exceptional educational institution is run on the income from each stitch of Nakshi Kantha, and the students burst into excitement upon receiving their results.
As the chief guest at the event, lawmaker Shafiqul Haque Milon handed over the examination results to the students, congratulated the achievers, and planted saplings of various species of fruit, forest, and medicinal trees on the school premises with the participation of parents and students. To spread the message of environmental conservation, he handed over a tree to each student and entrusted them with the responsibility of taking care of it.
Surjo Biswas, a student who secured first position in the half-yearly Class Four examination after receiving a guava sapling as a gift, expressed his happiness and commitment to care for the plant. In his speech as chief guest, MP Milon emphasized the importance of tree plantation as a responsibility to future generations and highlighted the program of planting 25 crore trees in five years as announced by Tarique Rahman.
The event was presided over by Sumi Murmu, Chairman of Nari O Shishu Kalyan Sangstha and founding director of Shishu Provat Bidyaniketan. Special guests included Father Paul Peter Costa, Paba Upazila BNP Member Secretary Abdur Razzak, and other notable figures. In her speech, Sumi Murmu stressed the importance of education and self-reliance, linking each stitch of the Nakshi Kantha to the future of children.
Shishu Provat Bidyaniketan is noted for being a self-reliant educational initiative, supported by the income of Santal women through the creation of Nakshi Kantha. The school is attended by children from indigenous, Bengali Muslim, and Hindu communities, making it an exemplary model of education, self-reliance, and harmony in the area.