Carrying the slogan "We are committed to the service of distressed humanity," a non-political voluntary organization named "Shamsur Rahman Foundation" officially commenced its journey in Hasanpur, Pabna.
The organization started its journey with the core objective of standing by helpless and underprivileged people in society. On its inaugural day, the foundation announced various humanitarian activities, including the provision of food, clothing, education, healthcare, the prevention of child marriage, and emergency assistance.
Presided over by Shamsur Rahman Foundation President Rabiul Islam Rubel and conducted by prominent district sports personality and foundation General Secretary Aktheruzzaman George, the inaugural ceremony featured Sathia Upazila Primary Education Officer Hussain Mohammad Belal as the chief guest. Special guests included Wajed Ali, Administrative Officer of the Deputy Commissioner's office, along with Assistant Primary Education Officers Anwar Hossain and Shawkat Ali. Among other local dignitaries present were Abul Kashem Master, Hafizur Rahman, Abdul Mannan Mollah, Aftab Uddin Mondal, Shahjahan Ali, Apel Mondal, Hazrat Ali, Atiqur Rahman, Abdul Wahab, Habibur Rahman, and teachers Arshed Alam, Mannan Mollah, Farid Uddin, and Taslima Parvin, alongside various local figures.
In their speeches, the distinguished guests remarked, "We hope that this organization named Shamsur Rahman Foundation, serving as a new address of trust and reliance for the people of Hasanpur village, will play a pioneering role in conducting humanitarian activities as well as building social movements against drug abuse and child marriage."
Read nextAllegation of Harassing 2nd Grade Student Against Headmaster in Nilphamari, Accused Goes Into HidingFoundation President Rabiul Islam Rubel stated, "We have initiated this organization with the sole aim of standing by the people. Regular humanitarian activities will be conducted for the helpless, poor, and underprivileged segments of society."
In his welcome speech, General Secretary Aktheruzzaman George highlighted the goals and objectives of the foundation, stating, "Inshallah, through this foundation, we will move forward with the resolve to stand by the distressed during any natural disaster or crisis."
Notably, the late Shamsur Rahman Mondal—born in Hasanpur village of Pabna in 1953—established the No. 90 Hasanpur Azizur Rahman Government Primary School, a Hafidia madrasa in memory of 10 martyrs of the Liberation War, a community clinic, and a mosque in his village during his lifetime. He also made significant contributions to the establishment of the local graveyard and Eidgah field. This great personality passed away on January 1, 2025.
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Reported by M. A. Alim Ripon, Sujanagar Correspondent • Edited by the Daily Best News desk. Send corrections to [email protected].
