Chattogram: Participants at a meeting here today called upon all concerned including government officials, civil society representatives, volunteer organizations, and affluent sections of the society to come forward and work together for building a just-based discrimination-free society. They made the call at the first meeting of Chattogram Foundation (CF) to discuss finalizing its constitution and work procedure, held at the conference room of the Deputy Commissioner Office.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, the CF has been launched under the auspices of the Chattogram district administration to undertake and promote various types of social welfare-oriented initiatives, combat social vices by creating awareness programs, and encourage innovative ideas in sectors like education, science, social advancement, and poverty alleviation. Chattogram Deputy Commissioner Farida Khanon presided over the function, which was attended by senior officials from several government departments, representatives from civil society, media, volunteer organizations, and student representatives.
Additional Deputy Commissioner (Revenue) Chattogram Sadi Ur Rahman Zadid made a presentation on the primary formulation of CF, its draft constitution, and its functions before the meeting. Participants gave suggestions on various aspects of the constitution and work procedure of the CF to make the organization vibrant and sustainable, aiming to achieve its desired goals with the involvement and joint efforts of public and private organizations.
ADC (General) Md Kamruzzaman, ADC (LA) Md. Morshed, ADC (ICT) Shorif Uddin, journalists Zahidul Karim Kachi, and Mohammed Shah Nowaz, among others, took part in the discussion. In her concluding remarks, DC Farida Khanon called upon all to put forth their best efforts and work sincerely for the advancement and welfare of society so that the CF can set an example as an effective platform for philanthropic work in other parts of the country.