Shahid Uddin Chowdhury Anee, Minister of Water Resources and Joint Secretary General of the BNP, stated that the current government is prioritizing education to empower the younger generation and is increasing support to help them achieve their goals.
He made these remarks while speaking as the chief guest at a freshers' welcome ceremony held on the grounds of Lakshmipur Government College on Thursday afternoon (October 15).
Highlighting the initiatives taken by the late President Ziaur Rahman to nationalize educational institutions, the Minister noted that several institutions in Lakshmipur were brought under government control during that period. He added that former Prime Minister Begum Khaleda Zia also placed significant emphasis on promoting education, introducing a tuition-free education system, and providing stipends to students. Although both are no longer alive, their son, Tarique Rahman, continues to work toward the advancement of education and the empowerment of the new generation.
Referring to the sacrifices made during the July movement, Shahid Uddin Chowdhury Anee remarked that many individuals made great sacrifices some even laying down their lives leaving many families destitute. He emphasized that the focus is not merely on offering condolences to these families, but also on finding ways to provide them with tangible support.
The event was presided over by Professor Md. Yusuf, Principal of Lakshmipur Government College, with Deputy Commissioner S. M. Mehedi Hasan and Superintendent of Police Md. Abu Tareq in attendance as special guests.
Also present at the event were Advocate Md. Hasibur Rahman, Joint Convener of the District BNP; Professor Md. Shahid Ullah Majumder, Director of the Comilla region of the Directorate of Secondary and Higher Education; and Wahid Uddin Chowdhury, Vice-President of the Bangladesh Football Federation.
