The Gurukul Education Family organised a colourful and memorable farewell ceremony for the engineering students of its Kushtia-based institutions. The event, held in honour of the departing students, was both an emotional and inspiring occasion, aimed at encouraging them as they embark on the next chapter of their lives.
Date and Venue
The farewell ceremony took place on 4 April 2016, running from 9:00 am throughout the day, at the Kushtia District Shilpakala Academy Auditorium. The programme was presided over by Chanchal Ali, Convenor of the Farewell Ceremony Committee and Departmental In-Charge of the Computer Department.
Chief Guest and Distinguished Attendees
The chief guest was Anisur Rahman Mahmud, Member of the Advisory Council of the Gurukul Education Family.
Other notable attendees included:
- Engineer Matiar Rahman, Senior Manager, Quality Control Department, BRB Cables Industries Ltd., Kushtia
- Afzal Hossain, Deputy General Manager (Technical), BRB Cables Industries Ltd., Kushtia
- Engineer A.K.M. Sharif Uddin, Executive Engineer (Electrical), Islamic University, Kushtia
- Sanoar Hossain Sourav, President, Kushtia Freelancer Association
- Haji Arif, Vice-President, Kushtia Freelancer Association
- Sajahan Ali, Prominent Businessman and Distributor, Pakija Textile, Kushtia
Also in attendance were:
- Sufi Faruq Ibne Abubakar, Founder and Executive Director, IT Specialist
- Monir Hasan, Director (Administration)
- Tanvir Mehdi, Chief Co-ordinator
- Shamim Rana, Co-ordinator, Legal and Media Department
Speeches by the Guests
In their speeches, the guests commended the Gurukul Education Family for establishing 15 technical colleges, thereby making a significant contribution to the advancement of technical education in Kushtia and across the country. They emphasised that technical education not only equips students with self-reliance but also transforms them into valuable assets for the nation.
They further highlighted the distinction between general and technical education, calling on parents to encourage their children to pursue technical studies.
Participation of the Graduating Students
With more than 600 engineering students in attendance, speeches were also delivered by:
- Jannatul Naeem, Departmental In-Charge, Textile & Garments Design and Pattern Making
- Rashna Sharmin, Departmental In-Charge, Electrical Department
- Taufiq Elahi Wara, Departmental In-Charge, Civil Department
- Mamun Haque, Departmental In-Charge, Mechanical Department
- Wahed Matin, Departmental In-Charge, RS Department
Cultural Performances
Following the discussion session, the Gurukul Cultural Club enlivened the atmosphere with an engaging cultural programme. Songs, dances, recitations, and short plays were performed, offering love and best wishes to the departing students.
Event Anchoring
The day-long event was jointly anchored by: Sonia Mahmud, Yasin Arafat, Sabrina Momtaj Chayon, Rashna Sharmin, Jonaki Khatun, Nahid Farzana, and Siddhartha Shovon Roy.
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