At the end of the day, not only a crest or an award, but everyone took with me the courage to walk a new path, the conviction to be bigger. It is a commitment—to be a good person along with good fruit. Imran Mahmud, who got GPA-5 from Gazipur Secondary School, came to the reception and said the words.
5 from Charfashion Osmanganj Secondary School, had to get up early in the morning to come to the reception. I had to catch the first bus in the morning when I arrived at Charfashion town, 15 km away by autorickshaw from home. Then came to Bhola district town and took an auto-rickshaw to the venue. His father also suffered with him. But Achia said that she forgot all the troubles in the joy of participating in the event.
The GPA-5 achievement reception is being organized by Prothom Alo and sponsored by the digital education platform 'Sikho'. With the slogan 'Swapn Dekho Jeevan Garo', students who obtained GPA-5 in SSC and equivalent examinations in 2026 are being felicitated in 64 districts across the country.
The event is powered by Bikash and in collaboration with Concord Group, Fresh, Savoy Ice Cream, Conca-Gree, Mutual Trust Bank Plc, Quality Group, Presidency University, Zinc B, Atish Dipankar University of Science and Technology, UCSI University Bangladesh Branch Campus, Amber IT Limited, ATN Bangla and Prothom Alo Bandhu Sabha.
The Bhola part of the reception was organized today Saturday at the District Art Academy Auditorium. As the clock struck eight in the morning, the crowd in front of the auditorium began to gather. Students who got GPA-5 in SSC examination started coming from seven upazilas of the district. Father with some, mother with some; Someone came with the whole family.
Excited students from Daulatkhan came to welcome. Asaduzzaman. In his words, this honor is not for everyone; Such recognition is for those who have worked hard and set goals. He is very happy to share this joy with his friends.
Not only the students, but also the parents are happy. Sagar Government Primary School assistant teacher Suraiya Begum came to the event with her child. He said that such an arrangement is an inspiration for both students and parents. If this kind of reception is held every year, the students' interest in studying will increase.
Another parent, Nazrul Islam, came from far away with his son Mahadi Hasan. He said that it was the best to see the students and parents of all the upazilas of the district in one place. It shows how well the children of Bhola are doing. It is his hope that such arrangements will continue in the future.
The main program started with the performance of the national anthem at 10 am. Bhola representative gave a welcome speech. Blessings
ATM Azharul Islam, former principal of Bhola Government College, said that GPA-5 is not a destination. This is just the beginning of a new journey. Greater tests, greater responsibilities await. Therefore, it is not only necessary to get good results, but also to develop yourself as an honest, humane and responsible person.
Jamal Uddin, assistant professor of Bhola Government College, said that many inhuman incidents are happening in the society at present. Instead of saving people in accidents, many people are busy taking videos. The new generation has to come out of that mindset and stand with people.
Assistant Professor of Bhola Government College. Ershad said to the students that not only the students but also the parents, teachers and society have contributed to this success. So be grateful to them. He also said that there are bigger challenges ahead in HSC, higher education and career. That preparation should be taken from now.
Prothom Alo Barisal's own reporter M. Jasim Uddin gave the closing speech. Students recited poems of Baishakhi, Tithirani, Mubashshira Rahman, Faria Akhtar, Lamiya Akhtar and performed songs on the occasion.
Musician of Bangladesh Betar and Television Monir Chowdhury warned about the use of smartphones while performing music, saying that although technology is necessary, its misuse should not divert students away from their goals.
