“Receiving bicycles makes us very happy. The bicycle symbolizes our independence, and we feel more confident. This is a big step towards fulfilling our dreams. We thank everyone for this gift. It has brought new hope into our lives.”
These were the enthusiastic remarks of a girl student at the bicycle distribution event organized by UTSA under the HEART Project with the support of Diakonia for the students of Basara High School in East Subidpur Union, Chandpur.
The event was presided over by Dr Nurul Kashem, former Chief Scientific Officer of the Bangladesh Sugarcane Research Institute. The event’s Chief Guest was Mr Md. Mostafizur Rahman, Additional Deputy Commissioner (Education & ICT) of Chandpur district. The special guest was Mr. Jadab Krishna Saha, Head Teacher of Basara High School.
The guests said, “The bicycle is not just a means of transportation for the girls; it is an important step towards their education. This initiative will remove the obstacles on their way to school and help them focus more on their studies. Receiving bicycles will make the girls feel self-reliant and confident. It will increase their attendance at school and create interest in education. Additionally, this initiative will raise awareness about the importance of girls’ education among families and communities and support their overall development.”
The event, conducted by Mostafa Kamal Jatra, Executive Director of UTSA, included an introduction to the project and a welcome speech by Muhammad Shah Alam, Program Coordinator of UTSA. Development activist Sheikh Abdul Munir gave a greetings speech, and the event concluded with a vote of thanks by a member of the Basara High School management committee.
Let’s all move forward together towards a brighter and more prosperous future.
