The 55th National Cooperative Day-2026 was celebrated in Atghoria upazila of Pabna through a rally, a discussion meeting, and an award ceremony honoring local cooperative societies.
Six cooperative societies in the upazila were awarded crests across various categories in recognition of their outstanding contributions to the sector.
Organized jointly by the upazila administration and the cooperative department, the event was held on Sunday (November 8) at the upazila parishad conference room.
The meeting was presided over by Assistant Commissioner (Land) Muntasir Mahfuz, while Upazila Cooperative Officer Sheikh Zakaria Sultana delivered the welcome address. Moderated by Upazila Youth Development Officer Abdul Halim, the program featured speeches by Upazila Agriculture Officer Agriculturist Mahmuda Motamainna, Upazila Livestock Officer Dr. Najmul Hossain, Assistant Professor Babul Akter, and Upazila BNP Member Secretary Monowar Hossain Alam, among others.
In his presidential address, Assistant Commissioner (Land) Muntasir Mahfuz stated, "Cooperatives foster unity, cooperation, and mutual trust among people. Harnessing small savings through cooperatives enables both individual and societal economic development. Cooperative societies must operate with complete transparency and accountability."
Upazila Cooperative Officer Sheikh Zakaria Sultana noted, "Ensuring the socio-economic development of common people is possible through cooperatives. Societies must adhere to rules while working for the welfare of their members. Everyone must step forward to make the cooperative movement more dynamic."
Read nextColorful Rally and Rally Held in Mithapukur Marking National Revolution and Solidarity DayUpazila BNP Member Secretary Monowar Hossain Alam added, "Cooperatives serve as a powerful medium for collective efforts and mutual support, strengthening the rural economy and generating employment. Cooperative activities must become more user-friendly and effective."
The event was attended by Upazila ICT Officer Roknuzzaman, Education Officer Hasan Ali, Small Farmers Development Foundation Officer Jiban Kumar Sarkar, and Rural Development Officer Markazul Islam, alongside other officials and cooperative members.
During the ceremony, Phulkoil Cooperative Society Limited was awarded as the Best Cooperative Society in the upazila, with its President Md. Mosharaf Hossain receiving the crest. Prerona Mahila Cooperative Society Limited received the award for the Highest Revenue Payer, accepted by Secretary Mst. Ruma Khatun.
Mukti Mahila Cooperative Society Limited was honored for its special role in socio-economic development, with President Mst. Lutfunnahar and Secretary Mst. Moyna Khatun accepting the award.
Additionally, Garulia Fishermen Cooperative Society Limited won in the Fishermen category, Chandbha Kustiapara Savings and Credit Cooperative Society Limited in the Savings and Credit category, and Atghoria Adarsha Byabosayi Multipurpose Cooperative Society Limited in the Multipurpose category.
At the conclusion of the event, crests were presented to the representatives of the winning societies.
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Reported by Md. Masud Rana, Atghoria Correspondent • Edited by the Daily Best News desk. Send corrections to [email protected].
