Dhaka: Adviser to the ministries of industries and public works, Adilur Rahman Khan, emphasized the influential role that the ideas and writings of young people can play in bringing about significant societal change. He expressed these views during the award ceremony of the essay competition titled "July through Your Eyes," organized by the July Biplob Parishad at the Teacher-Student Center (TSC) Auditorium of Dhaka University.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, Adilur Rahman Khan extended his gratitude to the July Biplob Parishad for organizing such a timely and thoughtful event. The July Biplob Parishad, an organization of the July movement warriors based in Jatrabari, arranged this competition to preserve the memory of the July Mass Uprising.
The ceremony saw winners receiving their awards from the Adviser. Over a hundred students from various parts of the country participated in this national-level competition, which was divided into three categories: "July of Jatrabari" in Category A, "Dreams of July" in Category B, and "The Aspirations of July in State Reform" in Category C. Thirty winners were selected, with ten winners from each category. First prize winners were awarded laptops, while second and third place winners received prize bonds. Participants placing fourth to tenth received commemorative crests, and all participants were given certificates and educational materials.
National Citizen Party (NCP) Joint Convener Sarwar Tushar, who was a special guest at the event, remarked on the importance of students and the public in providing a strong foundation for movements. Other speakers at the event included July Biplob Parishad Convener Sourav Hossain Fahim, Member Secretary Motashwer Tanvir, Spokesperson Swadhin Khan, and various committee members and conveners.
During the event, the July Biplob Parishad presented commemorative crests to organizations such as the Private University Students' Alliance Bangladesh (PUSAB) and the July Revolutionary Alliance (JRA). Poet Poliyar Wahid, known for his work on the July Mass Uprising, and Yasir Arafat, Staff Reporter at the daily Samakal, were also honored with commemorative crests.