When the bell rings, life stirs across the college grounds. Students know it’s time — a new class, or perhaps the end of the day.
For over three decades, that familiar sound has echoed through the halls of Cox’s Bazar Government College, carried by the steady hands of one man — Gul Mohammad.
For the last 35 years, Gul Mohammad has been the keeper of time at the college. From dawn to dusk, his bell marks every class, every break, every exam.
Generations of students have grown up listening to that sound — a rhythm that ties their memories to the very heartbeat of the institution.
His journey began in 1984, when he joined the college as a private employee. In 1995, he was formally appointed to a government service position.
Since then, his daily routine has remained unchanged: he rings the bell, signals the start of learning, and carries forward a tradition that few even notice but everyone depends on.
“I’m a happy man,” he says with a soft smile. “This college, this bell, and these students — they are my life.”
To colleagues and students, Gul Mohammad is more than just an employee.
He is part of the college’s soul—a living symbol of dedication and continuity. For many, a day at Cox’s Bazar Government College feels incomplete until they hear his bell ring.
As the sun dips behind the horizon and the day draws to a close, Gul Mohammad rings the final bell — a gentle chime that signals not just the end of another day, but another page in the quiet, enduring story of devotion.
By Abdu Rashid Manik
Photo: Abdu Rashid Manik
