Rangpur: The six-month training of the 45th batch of the 'Swarshaili' Recitation, Presentation and Debate Practice Center on correct pronunciation in standard Bengali began in the city on Friday. Director of 'Swarshaili', eminent writer and educationist Professor Mohammad Shah Alam presided over the inaugural ceremony of the training programme at the Rangpur Knowledge Care Academy.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, the event was graced by notable personalities including writer, researcher, and reciter Anwarul Islam Raju, Professor Motahar Hossain Sujan, reciting artist and radio personality Jobayed Hossain Palash, organizer Nurul Amin Milan Sheikh, reciter Farhad Shah, and radio news reader and teacher Abdus Salam. The welcome speech was delivered by recitation instructor Md Majedul Islam, while Md Jahangir Alam recited from the Holy Quran. Reciters Irene and Manisha also addressed the gathering.
The ceremony featured poem recitations by Golap, Tanisha, and Aira. A highlight of the event was the congratulation of former student Joy Lala for achieving the honor of becoming the national champion in the Education Week this year. Professor Mohammad Shah Alam and other discussants encouraged the youth to be diligent in their practice of recitation, presentation, and debate.
The training launch programme was conducted by recitation trainer Mehdi Masud. Over the next six months, participants will be trained in correct pronunciation, recitation, presentation, debate, phonetics, and rhythm.