Our heartfelt gratitude goes to the Assistant High Commission of Bangladesh for their dedicated efforts in curating and organizing "Sheikh Russell Day" at our esteemed institution, #StVivekanandaEnglishAcademy, Guwahati. It was a proud privilege for us to host distinguished dignitaries on this solemn occasion.
We were honored to have in our midst:
1. His Excellency Mr. Ruhul Amin, Assistant High Commissioner of Bangladesh and Head of the Mission in Guwahati.
2. Mr. Suvas Chandra Singho Roy, an Eminent Writer and Political Analyst from Bangladesh.
3. Mr. Miguel Das Queah, Founder and Executive Director of UTSAH.
The event was a somber commemoration of the birth anniversary of Sheikh Russell, a young soul who tragically lost his life at the tender age of 10, along with his family members, at the hands of assailants. During the event, Mr. Miguel Das Queah aptly emphasized in his address that during times of conflict or war, it is the interests and well-being of innocent children that are often compromised.
As part of the event, a drawing competition was held to mark the occasion. In Category 1, we witnessed our students creating beautiful portraits of Sheikh Russell, paying a heartfelt tribute to his memory. Category 2, themed "War & Humanism," saw our students at their creative best. Through their artistic expressions on posters, they passionately appealed for peace, echoing the sentiment that peace should prevail and that we should strive for a world where the lives of children are not sacrificed.
This event served as a poignant reminder of the importance of cherishing the innocence and dreams of our children and working collectively for a more peaceful and humane world. May we continue to stand for the values of peace, compassion, and unity.
Thank you once again for your gracious presence and for helping us create a meaningful and memorable event.