Bogura Correspondent

The re-union of former students of Sherpur Shaheediya Alia Kamil Madrasa in Bogura, a traditional religious educational institution in North Bengal, was held on Saturday.

The former students of the madrasa were overjoyed at the event, which was organized for the first time in the premises of the century-old madrasa. Many were overcome with emotion after meeting their classmates, friends and familiar faces after a long time. Everyone seemed to be looking for old memories. Everyone went back to those happy youthful days while reminiscing. Along with this, they expressed their firm determination to work for the development of their beloved madrasa as well as the development of the country and the nation.

Many of the alumni who attended the reunion program are now established in their respective fields in the country and abroad. They also rushed to their beloved educational institutions to attend the program. As a result, the festival held in the madrasa premises turned into a gathering of young and old students. That is why they hugged all their old friends and classmates and expressed their excitement. Many others captured themselves on mobile cameras anew.

The program organized by the Alumni Association was inaugurated by the Madrasa Principal Maulana Md. Hafizur Rahman. Alhaj Dabibur Rahman, former chairman of the Upazila Parishad, presided over the program, and former BNP member of parliament from the local Sherpur-Dhunat constituency, Alhaj Golam Mohammad Siraj, was the chief guest.

He strongly criticized the aggressive behavior of the neighboring country and said that India has declared war on Muslims. That is why it attacked and vandalized the Bangladesh High Commission. It even set fire to the national flag of Bangladesh. Wishing the success of the current interim government, he also said that reforms should be completed as soon as possible. He also strongly demanded that the upcoming national elections be held within a reasonable time.

The distinguished guest at the event was Naogaon University Vice Chancellor Professor Dr. Mohd. Hasanat Ali. The reunion program, moderated by former student Principal Abdul Hai Bari, included former head of the Islamic Studies Department at Rajshahi University Dr. F. M. A. H. Taki, former head of the Arabic Department Dr. Sheikh Muha. Abdus Salam, BNP Central Executive Committee member KM Mahbubar Rahman Harez, Bogura District Officer Ramzan Ali, District Jamaat Secretary Mansurur Rahman, Upazila BNP President Shahidul Islam Bablu, General Secretary Rafiqul Islam Mintu, Upazila Jamaat Nayeb-e-Amir Nazmul Haque, former student Dr. Abdur Razzak, Maulana Abdus Sattar, Alumni Banker Sharif Uddin Pramanik, Abdul Alim, Kamal Hossain and others spoke.

At the beginning, all the alumni who participated in the festival, including the guests of the reunion program, were welcomed with flowers and crests. Along with this, special gifts were given by the organizers.