bKash has further distributed 2,000 copies of the graphic novel ‘Mujib’ to 50 schools in Rangpur division to inspire the students with the ideals of the Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, a press release said Sunday.
Md. Ibrahim Khan, additional divisional commissioner (revenue) and Md. Firuzul Islam, additional deputy commissioner (education & ICT) of Rangpur; Major General Sheikh Md Monirul Islam (retd), chief external & corporate affairs officer of bKash, and Shameem Al Mamun, director of Bishwo Shahitto Kendro handed over the novels to the school representatives and students at Shilpakala Academy in Rangpur city.
With the support of bKash, Bishwo Shahitto Kendro has been distributing the graphic novel ‘Mujib’ which is published in eight series by the Center for Research and Information (CRI) based on Bangabandhu’s autobiography ‘Oshomapto Attojiboni’ (‘The Unfinished Memoirs’). Once the next editions of the graphic novel are published, bKash will further expand this program to more schools along with the existing ones.
The graphic novel ‘Mujib’ depicts the experiences of Bangabandhu’s childhood, adolescence, and social and political activities in a format suitable for both children and adolescents with a vibrant combination of dialogues, stories, and illustrations.
Through this event, 5 sets of the graphic novel have been given to each of the 50 schools of Rangpur. As a result, 40 students will get the opportunity to read the book from a school library at the same time.
The relationship of bKash with book donation is remarkable from its inception. As a responsible corporate organization of the country, bKash has been associated with Bishwo Shahitto Kendro since 2014 to cultivate the habit of reading books among the next generation. bKash has distributed 253,600 books among students from 2,900 educational institutions which benefited 2.6 million readers till now.
