Khulna: An Inter-School Debate Competition commenced on Tuesday at the auditorium of Khulna District Shilpakala Academy. The event was officially inaugurated by Khulna Deputy Commissioner Md. Tawfiqur Rahman, who served as the chief guest.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, the Deputy Commissioner highlighted the importance of debate as an educational tool that fosters reasoning and leadership skills among students. He remarked, “Those who start debating today will become tomorrow’s leaders. Debate not only sharpens logic but also enhances knowledge about national and global issues.” He also stressed the need to expand such competitions to rural areas, stating, “This country belongs to us all — we must work for its people and progress.”
Additional Deputy Commissioner Nurul Hai Mohammad Anas attended the event as a special guest, while Md. Fuad Hossain from Independent University, Bangladesh (IUB), among others, also addressed the audience. The competition was organized by IUB in collaboration with the Khulna Prantika Abasik Area Welfare Association.
Eight schools, with a total of 32 students, are participating in the competition. The final round, set for October 16, will feature Khulna Public College and Navy School and College competing for the championship.