RANGPUR, Aug 28, 2022 (BSS) - bKash at a function here today distributed 2,000 copies of the graphic novel 'Mujib' to 50 schools of Rangpur division to inspire the students with ideals of Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman.
 
"bKash distributed the books as part of the initiative of distributing 20,000 copies of graphic novel 'Mujib' to 500 schools across the country marking Bangabandhu's birth centenary and the golden jubilee of Bangladesh's independence," said a press release.
 
Earlier, bKash distributed this graphic novel through Bishwo Shahitto Kendro (BSK) to different schools of Dhaka, Rajshahi, Barishal, Mymensingh, Sylhet and Khulna divisions.
 
In continuation of this program, bKash distributed the graphic novel in the month of mourning at a function held at the District Shilpakala Academy auditorium in Rangpur city to further spread ideals of Bangabandhu among the students countrywide.
 
Additional Divisional Commissioner (Revenue) Muhammad Ibrahim Khan, Additional Deputy Commissioner (Education and ICT) of Rangpur Md. Firuzul Islam, Chief External and Corporate Affairs Officer of bKash Major General (Retd) Sheikh Md Monirul Islam and Director of BSK Shameem Al Mamun handed over the novels to the school representatives and students at the function.
 
With the support of bKash, BSK has been distributing the graphic novel 'Mujib' which is published in eight series by the Center for Research and Information (CRI) based on the 'Oshomapto Attojiboni' ('The Unfinished Memoirs') of Bangabandhu.
 
"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 release said.
 
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, five sets of the graphic novel have been given to each of the 50 schools of Rangpur division. As a result, 40 students will get the opportunity to read the book from a school library at the same time," the release added.
 
As a responsible corporate organization of the country, bKash has been associated with BSK since 2014 to nurture the habit of reading books among next generations.
 
So far, bKash has distributed 253,600 books among students from 2,900 educational institutions which benefited 2.60 million readers across the country.