bKash distributes ‘Mujib’ to 55 schools

bKash has distributed 2,200 copies of the graphic novel to 55 schools in Sylhet to inspire the students with the ideals of Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman.

Marking Bangabandhu's birth centenary and the golden jubilee of Bangladesh's independence, bKash has taken the initiative of distributing 20,000 copies of graphic novel ‘Mujib’ to 500 schools across the country, the company said in a statement on Monday.

According to the statement, with the support of bKash, Bishwo Shahitto Kendro (BSK) has been distributing the graphic novel 'Mujib,' which is published in eight series by the Center for Research and Information (CRI) based on Bangabandhu's autobiography 'Oshomapto Attojiboni' ('The Unfinished Memoirs'). Once the next editions of the graphic novel are published, bKash will further expand this programme to more schools along with the existing ones.

The graphic novel 'Mujib' depicts the experiences of Bangabandhu's childhood, adolescence, and social and political activities in a format suitable for both children and adolescents with a vibrant combination of dialogues, stories, and illustrations.

Through this event, 5 sets of the graphic novel have been given to each of the 55 schools of Sylhet. As a result, 40 students will get the opportunity to read the book from a school library at the same time, it said.

bKash Chief External & Corporate Affairs Officer Major General Sheikh Md Monirul Islam (retd) said, “When Bangladesh is celebrating its golden jubilee of independence, we have taken this initiative of bringing Bangabandhu, the architect of Bangladesh's independence, closer to the students. The graphic novel with its simple dialogue and illustration will create an opportunity for the students to know about the sacrifices and struggles of Bangabandhu, which will inspire them to love their country and the people in future.”

Bishwo Shahitto Kendro Trustee Abdun Noor Tushar said, “The Bengali Nation has a great leader like Bangabandhu. Knowing Bangabandhu means knowing the history of Bangladesh’s emergence. Such initiatives need to be continued to create an opportunity to uphold the spirit of Bangabandhu and Bangladesh in the consciousness of present and future generations.”

The relationship of bKash with book donation is remarkable from its inception. As a responsible corporate organisation of the country, bKash has been associated with BSK since 2014 to cultivate the habit of reading books among the next generation. bKash has distributed 253,600 books among students from 2,900 educational institutions which benefited 2.6 million readers till now, added the statement.