Fourteen educational institutions, one selected from each of Mymensingh’s 14 upazilas as the best in cleanliness, have received the “DC’s Award for Cleanliness.”

On Sunday (August 9) afternoon, Mymensingh Deputy Commissioner Md. Saifur Rahman handed over award crests and cleaning supplies to the heads of the 14 institutions at his conference room. Additional Deputy Commissioner (Education and ICT) Lutfun Nahar and Upazila Nirbahi Officers were present at the event.

The awards were presented under the “Clean Sunday” initiative for educational institutions, which is part of the “Clean Mymensingh” cleanliness campaign launched by the district administration at the beginning of the new fiscal year.

Speaking at the award ceremony, Deputy Commissioner Saifur Rahman said cleanliness is not only a part of faith but also a responsibility of every citizen. Congratulating the award-winning institutions, he urged teachers to “lead with example.”

He said teachers should not merely give instructions but should personally participate in cleanliness activities and set an example to inspire students.

The deputy commissioner said cleanliness activities are being implemented at educational institutions, markets and office premises across the district under the slogan, “Where I am, there is cleanliness.”

He added that “Clean Sunday” and tree-planting programmes are being conducted once a week at all educational institutions in Mymensingh with the participation of students, teachers and guardians.

Saifur Rahman called upon the people of Mymensingh to actively participate in cleanliness initiatives and contribute to building a sustainable environment and a clean Bangladesh.

The award-winning institutions are: Holy Family High School in Mymensingh Sadar; Dhobaura Model Government Primary School; Haluaghat Girls’ High School; Batta Milan Multipurpose High School in Tarakanda; Phulpur Pilot Girls’ High School; Sheikh Lebu Poura Government Primary School in Gauripur; Charnikhola High School in Ishwarganj; Haliura Purba Government Primary School in Nandail; Bhaluka Government College; Dattapakutia Government Primary School in Phulpur; Nazrul Memorial Government Primary School in Trishal; Nagendra Narayan Pilot Girls’ High School in Muktagachha; Gafargaon Islamia Government High School; and Hatem Tai High School in South Gafargaon.