Basundhara Shuvosangho holds contests in Lalmonirhat to nurture children's talent

Basundhara Shuvosangho has organised a series of competitions in Lalmonirhat to nurture children's talent, intellect and creativity, and to give them a chance to develop their abilities in a joyful environment beyond their studies.

The competitions were organised on Tuesday (10 November) at Peace International School, on the initiative of the Lalmonirhat Sadar Upazila branch of Basundhara Shuvosangho.

Students of different classes of the school took part spontaneously. The events included drawing, a biscuit race, a chocolate race, a marble race, a balloon race, an intelligence test and other cheerful contests. The children's lively participation turned the whole programme festive.

In the biscuit race, Homayra came first, Arak second and Tamim third from the play group. In the intelligence test, Musaddiq, Mahiya and Ayan secured the first, second and third positions respectively.

In the chocolate race, Jeem came first, Ababil second and Isha third from the nursery group. In the marble race among students of classes three, four and five, Habiba came first, Mehbuba second and Jeem third.

In the balloon race, Arash came first, Tawhid second and Mamun third. At the end of the competitions, the guests handed prizes to the winners, and the children were filled with joy and excitement on receiving them.

By taking part in the competitions, the children got a chance to express their talent, skills and creativity. At the same time, sports and fun created an environment for mutual cooperation, competitive spirit and self-confidence among them.

Md Abdul Hamid, head teacher of Peace International School, said sports and creative activities alongside studies are very important for children's mental development and for nurturing their hidden talents. Such programmes build confidence and competitive spirit in children along with joy, he said, welcoming the initiative of Basundhara Shuvosangho.

Naim Rahman, general secretary of the Lalmonirhat district branch of Basundhara Shuvosangho, said children are the future of tomorrow. Textbook education alone is not enough for the development of their talent and intellect; a creative and joyful environment is needed. We want every child to get a chance to develop their talent, he said, adding that Basundhara Shuvosangho runs such activities for children and adolescents out of social responsibility, and such initiatives will continue in the future.

Also present at the programme were head teacher Md Abdul Hamid, vice chairman Biplobi Akter, administrative officer Entazur Rahman, and assistant teachers Ayesha Siddika, Kanchan Biswas, Naushin, Kaushik Hossain, Samiul Hossain, Abul Hossain and Zahid Hossain.

Also present were adviser of the Lalmonirhat district branch Tanmoy Ahmed Nayan, district general secretary Naim Rahman, Sadar Upazila branch vice president Md Farhad Hossain, general secretary Sajib Chakraborty, relief and disaster management secretary Md Arifur Rahman Ami, and hospitality secretary Nobel Sarkar Nirob, along with other members of the organisation.