Students engage in history-focused quiz in Meherpur

Bashundhara Shuvosangho organised the first phase of the Inter-School Independence Quiz Competition 2026 in Gangni upazila, drawing enthusiastic participation from school students.

The event took place on Monday at RBGM Secondary School in Bamundi union, where organisers ran the programme in a festive atmosphere despite overcast weather. Students from classes 5 to 10 joined the competition, and organisers awarded 18 winners across three categories.

Class 10 student Mosammat Tisha Khatun secured first place and said the competition helped her learn more about the bravery and sacrifices of freedom fighters. Class 8 winner Humaira Hiya said the event clarified many debated aspects of the country’s independence history.

Gangni upazila unit president Raju Ahmed Bani conducted the programme. Political activist A Hannan Khan attended as chief guest.

Dr Rakibul Islam, Ramnagar Bazar committee member Shiplu Mia, retired Captain Shamsuzzoha and guardian Rikta Khatun joined as special guests.

Institution director Md Sabuj Khan, Shuvosangho adviser Md Mahbubur Rahman, vice-president SM Tarek, organising secretary Khairul Basar, relief and disaster affairs secretary Fahad Hossain Shihab and executive members Yasin Habib and Wahiduzzaman Swasnil, among others, also attended.

Speakers highlighted the history and significance of the Liberation War. Adviser Mahbubur Rahman encouraged students by discussing the role of sector commanders, while Khairul Basar explained the contribution of the Mujibnagar government.

Sabuj Khan urged students to focus not only on academic studies but also on general knowledge, literature and history for overall development.

Organisers presented books by noted Bangladeshi writer Imdadul Haq Milon as prizes and thanked Shuvosangho director Zakaria Zaman for his support.

Raju Ahmed Bani said the initiative aims to present the true history of the Liberation War to the younger generation. He added that organisers will complete the competition in three phases over the next three months.