bKash-Bishwo Shahitto Kendro’s book reading programme starts from Barishal

Bishwo Shahitto Kendro, with the support of bKash, has inaugurated this year’s Nationwide Enrichment (Book Reading) programme by distributing books among the students of nine schools of Barishal.

Shahidul Islam, deputy commissioner of Barishal, inaugurated the programme in a ceremony held at Barishal Shilpakala Academy on Monday. Kamal Quadir, Chief Executive Officer of bKash, Major General Sheikh Md Monirul Islam (retd), Chief External & Corporate Affairs Officer of bKash; Shameem Al Mamun, Director of Bishwo Shahitto Kendro and others were also present on the occasion, according to a press release.

With distribution of books among the students, the book reading programme extended to Barishal’s Baptist Mission Boys High School, Halima Khatun Girls High School, Alekanda Rupatoli Sagordi Girls High School, Collegiate High School, Asmat Ali Khan Institution, Kaunia Girls High School, Shahid Altaf Smriti Girls High School, Momtaz Mojidunnesa Girls High School, and Ucep-Sayed Bari Alekanda Technical School.

Prior to handing over the books, a quiz competition was organised in the auditorium with the participation of around 450 students of these nine schools. Prizes and certificates were awarded to 40 quiz winners.