IPDC Finance Limited and The Daily Prothom Alo jointly organized ‘Priyo Shikkhok Shommanona- 2021’ programme marking ‘World Teacher’s Day.’
The programme was held at the capital’s Pan Pacific Sonargaon hotel, where beloved silver-screen actor Ferdous Ahmed graced the occasion as the chief guest, a press release said.
Speaking at the event were IPDC Managing Director and CEO Mominul Islam and Prothom Alo editor Matiur Rahman. Also speaking as special guests were the Vice Chancellor of United International University, Dr. Chowdhury Mofizur Rahman; North South University Vice Chancellor Prof. Atiq Islam; and Shamsad Mortaza, the Vice Chancellor of the University of Liberal Arts. Senior officials from IPDC and Prothom Alo, teachers from various reputed educational institutions in Dhaka and media personnel were also present at the function.
Ferdous Ahmed said, “Teachers are indispensable for the success of any society. If education is the backbone of the nation, then it is the teachers who strengthen that backbone. To move forward as a nation, we must always remember to give teachers their due respect. Many thanks to IPDC and Prothom Alo for organizing such an event.”
Matiur Rahman, editor of Prothom Alo, said, “Thank you to everyone for your presence in today’s event. As it is the third edition of the Priyo Shikkhok Shommanona, I believe this is a successful and necessary way to honor the teachers of our nation. Many thanks to IPDC for being our partner in this event.”
Mominul Islam, Managing Director and CEO of IPDC Finance Limited, said, “I offer my best wishes to all present here, and especially to the esteemed faculty. In order to establish Bangladesh as a developed country in the global arena, we have to further develop the education sector, of which teachers are at the forefront. It is our responsibility to ensure that our teachers are not neglected or disrespected. All teachers deserve respect, honor and recognition. Let us all work together to ensure respectable lives for our teachers, and thereby build a successful, thriving Bangladesh.”
