Ghashful observed fifth death anniversary of founder Shamsun Nahar Rahman Paran on February 22, 2020 at Bangabondhu Auditorium, Chittagong Press Club.
The event honored three people in two categories for their unique contributions to different sectors of society with “Paran Rahman Award 2020” and prizes were distributed among the winners of the drawing competition organized in memory of Rahman on 14th February. The award winners are Mrs. Razia Samad Dalia for her social services, successful entrepreneur of Ethnic group Mrs. Manjulika Chakma and successful entrepreneur from grass-root level Mrs. Momena Begum.
Chairman of Ghashful’s Executive Committee Dr. Monzur- Ul -Amin Chowdhury presided over the memorial ceremony. Vice-Chancellor of Bandarban University Prof. Dr. A. F. Imam Ali attended the occasion as Chief Guest. Former Chief Secretary and Advisor to brac Mohammed Abdul Karim, CEO of Mamta Alhuj Rafique Ahmed, Daw Nai Prue Naly, CEO of Ananya Kallyan Sangathon, Editor of Shuprobhat newspaper Mr. Rousseau Mahmud and Member of Ghashful’s Executive Committee Mrs. Parveen Mahmud, FCA, attended the event as special guest. CEO of Ghashful Mr. Aftabur Rahman Jafree made the opening remarks. Former colleague of Late Paran Rahman , Mohammed Shakhawat Hossain Majumder, Assistant General Manager (Audit) of PKSF expressed his gratitude and working experience. Deputy Director of Admin and HR Mr. Mafizur Rahman and Director of Operation Mr. Faridur Rahman expressed their feelings on behalf of Ghashful. Her younger daughter Jhuma Rahman, Zareen Mahmud Hosein, Treasurer to the Executive Committee of Ghashful, granddaughter Sadia Rahman shared their memories with beloved Paran Rahman. Former Principal Begum Rokeya Alam, Secretary of CDR and biographer of Paran Rahman Mrs. Jannat A Ferdousi also shared their memories among the other guests. Nasreen Islam conducted the event as the MC. Many prominent guests and representatives from different GO and NGOs attended the memorial.