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RANGPUR, June 11, 2026 (BSS) - A discussion meeting on the 'Right to 
Information Act (RTI), 2009' was held on Thursday at Teesta Khalilur Rahman 
Khadem High School under Sadat upazila in Lalmonirhat district to increase 
public awareness. 
 
The Rangpur Regional Information Office organised the meeting with its Senior 
Information Officer Md Shahjahan Ali in the chair, said a press note issued 
by the Rangpur Regional PID Office here. 
 
Teesta Degree College Principal Md Golam Mostafa attended the event as the 
chief guest participated by more than 100 students of the school. 
 
Headmaster of Teesta Khalilur Rahman Khadem High School Md Ekramul Haque 
Sarkar spoke as a special guest in the meeting moderated by Assistant 
Information Officer of Rangpur Regional Information Office Md Rupal Mia. 
 
Information Officer of Rangpur Regional Information Office Md Farhad Ahmed 
presented a documentary on the 'Right to Information Act, 2009' at the 
meeting. 
 
In his speech, the chief guest said that the proper implementation of the RTI 
Act plays an important role in empowering the people, besides ensuring 
transparency and accountability in government services. 
 
"It is necessary to ensure the free flow of information through government 
and private institutions and organisations to establish good governance and 
ensure sustainable development," he added. 
 
He also expressed hope that such an event would have a positive impact on the 
personal and social lives of the students. 
 
In his closing speech, Senior Information Officer Md Shahjahan Ali said that 
effective implementation of the RTI Act is essential for establishing good 
governance in society and increasing transparency and accountability at all 
levels of government services. 
 
"Proactive disclosure of information on development activities at the 
grassroots level will ensure proper utilization of resources and also play a 
helpful role in preventing corruption," he said. 
 
Addressing the students, Shahjahan Ali said that to acquire information-based 
knowledge, one should develop the habit of knowing and learning more from now 
on. 
 
He also urged the students to be aware of the RTI Act and to motivate others 
in this regard. 
 
Later, he answered various questions from the participant students.