A vibrant reunion festival titled "Friendship's Bond at 62" was celebrated at Chatmohar Pilot Girls' High School in Pabna through grand day-long festivities.
The school campus came alive from Friday (October 23) morning as former and current teachers and students gathered for the event. Participants completed their registration before taking part in the scheduled programs. Over 500 former students spanning batches from 1969 to 2026 joined the reunion. Reminiscing about their iconic orange school uniforms, attendees wore orange sarees for the occasion. The entire school, from its main gate to the inner courtyard, was colorfully decorated with vibrant balloons and kites. Reunited with beloved classmates after many years, many alumni became emotional, sharing hugs and catching up on each other's lives.
The event commenced with the hoisting of the national flag and the singing of the national anthem. At 10:30 AM, a colorful rally was brought out from the school campus, marching through the main thoroughfares of the municipal town before returning to the venue.
A discussion meeting followed, inaugurated by the Member of Parliament for the reserved women's seat, Advocate Arifa Sultana Ruma, who served as the chief guest. Current and former headteachers, along with other guests and faculty members, delivered speeches at the gathering.
During the nostalgic reflection session, former students fondly recalled their school days, cherished teachers, and childhood memories. The second segment of the program featured an honor ceremony for former teachers, concluding with a cultural program.
Sharing her memories, Delowara Khatun, an alumnus from the 1981 batch, said, "My father served as the headteacher of this school for 15 years. This institution guided us from darkness into light. I wish I could go back to the day I enrolled in Class 6."
Nur Jahan Begum, a student from the 1972 batch, remarked, "Back in 1972, classes were held in tin-shed rooms. Coming back today, I could barely recognize the upgraded campus. I am deeply moved to be back at my beloved school."
Jostna Rani Karmakar from the 1982 batch, currently serving as the headteacher at Ruposhi Government Primary School in Santhia, noted, "We had 40 students in our batch. Returning after so long and meeting our teachers brings back memories of love and care we will never forget."
Fahima Khandakar Panna, an alumnus of the 1986 batch and Assistant Professor at Chatmohar Women's Degree College, added, "I reconnected with 12 of my classmates after 35 years. It felt as if we traveled back in time to our golden days."
Alok Kumar Kundu, a retired teacher, emotionally expressed, "Seeing my former students after so many years, who are now well-established across various fields, brought tears of joy to my eyes. Today, I truly feel like a successful teacher."
The Chief Guest, MP Arifa Sultana Ruma, herself an alumnus, stated, "No matter where life takes us, our roots remain anchored in this school. Sharing laughter and memories with classmates after two or three decades is priceless. I hope this tradition of reunions continues in the future."
Anowara Begum, Convener of the Reunion Committee and former Headteacher, expressed her gratitude to all participants, emphasizing that the primary objective was to reunite old friends and strengthen their lifelong emotional connection.
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Reported by Rahman, Representative, Pabna • Edited by the Daily Best News desk. Send corrections to [email protected].
