A colourful procession was held in Bogura on Monday marking World Teachers’ Day. “Standing with Teachers : 60 Years of Protecting the Profession, Advancing its Status and Shaping Our Futures,” District education office organised the programme under the theme, Procession was inaugurated by releasing balloons and festoons at Botola premises o Deputy Commissioner’s Office.

Later, a discussion meeting was held at Shaheed Titu Auditorium in city’s Edward Park, organised by District administration. Speakers at the meeting stressed the need to ensure professional protection, social dignity, career development and quality education for teachers. Chief guest, Ministry of Housing and Public Works Parliamentary Standing Committee President Md Rezaul Karim Badsha MP, said teachers play an indispensable role in building a knowledge-based, humane and developed society. “Ensuring professional dignity, a safe working environment and necessary facilities for teachers will help further improve the quality of education,” he said. He also emphasised enhancing teachers’ skills to keep pace with changing times and technological advancements.

Bogura Deputy Commissioner (DC) Md Toufikur Rahman chaired the discussion meeting. Bogura City Corporation Administrator M R Islam Sadhin and Additional Deputy Commissioner (Education and ICT) Salma Akter attended as special guests. District Education Officer Romzan Ali Akand delivered the welcome address. Officials of education department, teachers from government and private educational institutions, and leaders of teachers’ organisations attended the programme.