A reception and introductory religious lesson (Dars) were held for more than a hundred newly admitted students of the Alim first year at Charfasson Karamatia Kamil (MA) Madrasa in Bhola for the 2026–2027 academic year.

The programme was held at 10am on Thursday (September 24) at the madrasa auditorium. Principal Maulana Muhammad Nurul Amin presided over the event, while senior Char Fasson cleric and former Head Muhaddis of the madrasa, Maulana Mohammad Yasin, conducted the Dars for the new students.

Advocate Parvez Hossain, a lawyer of the Appellate Division of the Supreme Court and chairman of the madrasa’s governing body, attended the event as the chief guest. Upazila Secondary Education Officer A.K.M. Abul Khayer, governing body member Principal Mir Mohammad Sharif Hossain, Superintendent Maulana Mohammad Abul Kalam and donor member Abdul Ahad were present as special guests.

Among others, Vice Principal Maulana Mohammad Azizur Rahman, Head Muhaddis Maulana Rafiqul Islam, Muhaddis Maulana Nasir Uddin, Assistant Professor of Mathematics Fazlur Rahman and Assistant Professor of English Yahya Islam Monir addressed the programme. Lecturer Zahid Hasan moderated the event.

The speakers highlighted the madrasa’s rich tradition and history before the students. They said, “Those of you who have been admitted are talented students and come from good families. However, being talented alone is not enough; everyone must become patriotic and morally upright. You must dedicate yourselves to the interests of the country and its people.”

They further said that the new generation must develop strong moral values to make the nation free from corruption, stressing that family education plays an important role in this regard.

During the programme, governing body chairman Advocate Parvez Hossain announced a donation of Tk 50,000 this year for purchasing books for the madrasa. He also announced that the best class teacher and student would be awarded every month based on attendance and overall performance.

The madrasa authorities also provided financial assistance to students who received scholarships in the fifth- and eighth-grade scholarship examinations this year.