On the 46th martyrdom anniversary of the great architect of independence, Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, Ghashful observed month-long mourning through various events on the occasion of ‘National Mourning Day 2021’. Month-long mourning began from 1st August 2021, with dropdown banners at Ghashful Head Office at Badshamia Road, Chattogram, and in 57 branches located in Chattogram, Feni, Comilla, Dhaka, Naogaon and Chapainawabganj districts, wearing black blages, hoisting flags at half-mast, setting up of Mujib corner at the organization’s head office, conducting Mourning Day campaign through social media, and various activities at the formal and non-formal schools of Ghashful etc.
Inauguration of Bangabandhu Corner
“Bangabandhu Corner” was inaugurated Ghashful Head office on 11 August 2021. CEO of the organization Aftabur Rahman Jafree inaugurated the operations through ribbon cutting in presence of all the staffs at the head office. They paid a humble tribute and ecpressed deep respect to the Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman and the martyrs of and his respected family.
Plantation and distribution of saplings
Forest tree and various fruit saplings were distributed at Niamatpurupazila of Naogaon and at Mekhal Union of HathazariUpazila at Chattogram under Ghashful Social Forestry Program along the month of August, 2021.
Discussion meeting and documentary exhibition
On 12 August 2021, a discussion meeting, prayer ceremony and documentary exhibition were held in memory of Bangabandhu in the conference hall of the organization’s head office. Also, a documentary on “Bangabandhu and August 15” was screened.
Distribution of masks and food items
On the 14th of August, the month of mourning, masks and food items were distributed among 100 marginalized people including 17 small ethnic minority people at Niamatpur branch of Naogaon district.
Healthcare services and assistance in registration of COVID-19 vaccinations
A discussion meeting, medical services, assistance in registration of COVID-19 vaccinations, medicine and health materials were distributed at Ghashful Mekhal branch.
Essay writing and drawing competition Prize distribution
Prize distribution ceremony of essay writing and drawing competition among the students of Ghashful Paran Rahman School and Second Chance Education Program was conducted on August 18, 2021 at the organization’s distribution office. 10 students received prizes on this occasion.
