President to Rangamati Students at Bangabhaban: Put National Development Above Personal Interest
President Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir has called on students to rise above personal interest and give the highest importance to the country's development and the welfare of its people. He made the call on Thursday when a group of students and teachers from Lakers Public School and College in Rangamati met the President and visited Bangabhaban.
The President said: 'Everyone must study attentively and acquire knowledge. In future, at your own workplaces, you must carry out your duties with professionalism, honesty and dedication. Rising above personal interest, you must think first of the country's development and the welfare of its people.'
Under the recently issued 'Policy on Bangabhaban Visits by Students of Educational Institutions, 2026', Lakers Public School and College became the second institution whose students and teachers visited Bangabhaban. The President's Press Secretary, Md. Sarwar Alam, provided this information.
A total of 32 students and four teachers took part in the visit, led by the institution's Principal, Major Md. Shariful Islam. The group also included students from small ethnic communities alongside other students. The President met them directly and spoke with them on various matters.
The President thanked the student and teacher delegation for coming to visit Bangabhaban from distant Rangamati.
The President said students must learn about the country's history, heritage and the method of running the state. This programme was launched precisely to give students an idea of the country, its history and how the state is governed. Through it, he said, students will be able to draw inspiration from history and learn about the country's heritage, and with that inspiration prepare themselves for the future.
The President asked the students about their interest in Bangabhaban's various structures and historical artefacts. He also emphasised that students should gain an understanding of the photographs of distinguished personalities and the historical memorabilia preserved at Bangabhaban. During the visit, the students toured various structures of Bangabhaban and took part in greetings and conversation with the President. Afterwards, the President joined them in a photo session.
Expressing his interest in visiting Rangamati, the President said: 'I had a wish to go to Rangamati. If time and opportunity allow, I will visit Rangamati.'
Present during the visit were Lakers Public School and College lecturer Md. Shah Jalal, Taslimatun Nahar and senior assistant teacher Netri Roy. Also present were the President's Military Secretary, Secretary and Press Secretary, along with senior officials of Bangabhaban.
