Religious Affairs Adviser Dr AFM Khalid Hossain. -File Photo

DHAKA, Oct 14, 2025 (BSS) - Religious Affairs Adviser Dr AFM Khalid Hossain today urged Madrasa students to come forward and prepare themselves to play a leading role in fulfilling the nation's dream for the future.

"To fulfill the dream of tomorrow, madrasa students must come forward and for that, preparation is essential," he said while addressing the grand finale and prize-giving ceremony of the 1st MDC National School, College, and Inter-Madrasa Debate Competition, held at Tamirul Millat Kamil Madrasa in Jatrabari this morning.

The adviser said, "One must become qualified and competent to attain honorable positions in life. Students should leave their mark of excellence in administration, law enforcement, education, health, and every other sector, contributing to the development of the country and the nation."

"We still have a long way to go. We have reached a certain stage, but this is not the end. We must continue to move forward, overcoming every obstacle that comes our way. We cannot afford to stop midway," he added.

Calling for unity, Dr Khalid said, "We must forget all divisions and differences and stand united. We have been given an opportunity, this must be utilized fully. If we lose this chance, we may have to wait many years for another." 

He urged all to unite under the banner of Kalema Tayyeba.

Later, the adviser distributed prizes among the champion and runner-up teams in different categories.

The three-month-long debate competition featured participation from 54 renowned educational institutions across the country in school, college, and madrasa categories.

In the school category, Mugda Ideal School and College emerged as champion, while Banasree Ideal School and College became runner-up.

Notre Dame College won the championship in the college and open category, with Monipur School and College securing the runner-up position.

In the madrasa category, Tamirul Millat Kamil Madrasa claimed the championship title, while Baitush Sharaf Adarsha Kamil Madrasa finished as runner-up.

Chaired by the principal of Tamirul Millat Kamil Madrasa Dr Mohammad Khalilur Rahman Madani, it was also addressed by Vice-Chancellor of Islamic Arabic University Dr Shamsul Alam, DUCSU VP Abu Sadiq Kayem, Joint Secretary of the Madrasa and Technical Education Division Md Moniruzzaman Bhuiyan, Managing Director of Al Fatah Publications M A Saeed and Chairman of the Governing Body of Tamirul Millat Kamil Madrasa Professor Nurunnabi Manik.