The Salma Adil Foundation has extended a helping hand to students affected by the recent devastating floods in Banshkhali, Chattogram, by distributing essential educational materials among them.
On the afternoon of 22 August, the distribution programme was held at two government primary schools in Banshkhali through an initiative funded by the Salma Adil Foundation and organised by the Banshkhali Times.
Under this initiative, new school bags and guidebooks were handed over to students at West Chechuria Ghonapara Government Primary School and Baraitali Government Primary School whose education had been disrupted by the severe flooding, read a press release.
The programme was conducted by Lecturer Jahedul Islam Tuku.
Among those present on the occasion were Abu Obaida Arafat, editor of the Banshkhali Times; poet Arkanul Islam; Salma Adil Foundation representatives Imtiaz Uddin and Akibul Haque; Mizan Bin Taher, member secretary of the Banshkhali Press Club; Asim Kumar Dey, Head Teacher of West Chechuria Ghonapara Government Primary School; and Md Ashek Urahman Chowdhury, head teacher of Baraitali Government Primary School.
Speaking at the programme, the guests expressed their deep appreciation to Lion Salma Adil, founder of the Salma Adil Foundation, for her continued commitment to humanitarian causes.
They said the foundation has been supporting underprivileged and vulnerable communities through various welfare initiatives for a long time.
Since the recent floods hit Banshkhali, the foundation has also undertaken relief efforts on a significant scale, earning widespread appreciation from the local community.
The speakers further highlighted that providing educational materials to flood-affected students is a meaningful initiative that can help them return to their studies and continue their education despite the immense challenges caused by the disaster.
The students received the new school bags and guidebooks with visible excitement and happiness, their cheerful smiles reflecting the joy and encouragement brought by this thoughtful gesture.
