Carrying placards bearing the slogan “Chattogram–Cox’s Bazar Highway: We Want Four Lanes with Divider; Safe Travel Is Everyone’s Right”, the alumni of Cox’s Bazar Government High School have demanded enhanced safety measures on the busy highway.
The demand was raised during the colorful oath-taking and inaugural ceremony of the school’s alumni association, held for the first time at a city hotel on Saturday (August 30).
During a panel discussion titled “We Are Kosubians for a Enlightened Cox’s Bazar”, the association highlighted its commitment to the city’s development and advancement of education. The launch of the Kosubian Scholarship was also announced during the event.
The newly formed 41-member executive committee officially began its journey following the oath-taking ceremony. The alumni association noted that this historic initiative provides a well-organized platform for former students of one of the country’s oldest educational institutions.
Senior educationist MM Sirajul Islam (Batch 1965) leads the association as Chief Executive Organizer. IT expert Mohibbull Moktadir Tanim (Batch 1998) serves as Organizational Coordinator, and young entrepreneur Saeed Bin Zebur (Batch 2002) takes charge as Organizational Secretary. The committee represents alumni from batches spanning 1965 to 2020.
Speaking after the oath-taking, MM Sirajul Islam said, “This association is not merely a reunion platform for alumni; it will play a significant role in the education, social development, and humanitarian service of Cox’s Bazar. It will also strengthen connections between former students and teachers.”
Organizational Coordinator Mohibbull Moktadir Tanim added, “This is a non-political, non-sectarian, service-oriented, and volunteer organization. The association will operate according to its constitution and contribute to preserving Cox’s Bazar’s history, heritage, culture, and natural diversity.”
Panel speakers highlighted Cox’s Bazar’s strategic importance in international geopolitics and trade, emphasizing the need for coordinated alumni initiatives to ensure regional security, development, and local rights. They expressed hope that the association will become a strong driving force for Cox’s Bazar’s progress.
In his closing remarks, Organizational Secretary Saeed Bin Zebur said, “The association represents every former student of the school. By maintaining strong student-teacher relationships, we will dedicate ourselves to the welfare of Cox’s Bazar and Bangladesh.”
The ceremony was attended by prominent local figures, representatives of nearly fifty alumni batches dating back to 1965, former and current teachers, and current students. The event concluded with an engaging cultural program.
By Abdu Rashid Manik
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