The Inspire CHT Scholarship Program was launched successfully on 06 August 2010. It was a proud moment for all the AASAB (Adivasi AusAid Scholars Alumni of Bangladesh) members and for all non-AASAB members who are involved with the initiative.
The event was graced by two well-known educationists: Dr Manik Lal Dewan, ex-Chairman, HDC, as the Chief Guest; and Professor Banchita Chakma, Principal, Rangamati Govt. Mahila College. Paban Kumar Chakma, one of the senior most AusAid Scholars chaired the event. Mr Gyana Priya Chakma, the president and the founder of JUMOFUL was also present. Sinora was simply superb as the Master of Ceremony. No one would believe that she acted as MC for the first time. Ms Lathenu Marma, on behalf of the sponsored students, expressed gratitude and thanked all the sponsors. Mr Hari Kishore, a well-known journalist in the CHT, was present, and reported the event in the Pratham Alo on Sat 7 August 2010. Mr. Kirti Nishan Chakma was present to represent Moanoghar at the event. The event was ended with all the sponsored students making a promise that they would do good results and establish themselves as real human beings.
In addition to previously committed sponsors, some more AusAid scholars such as, Trimita, Jhuma and a great team of scholars - Shubashis, Subrata, Kanchan, Sugata etc came forward to sponsor some more poor meritorious students. Some more scholars have also assured that they would start sponsoring very shortly. Not only AASAB members, but also non-AASAB members who are participating in this noble project.
One of the non-AASAB members is Mr Binimoy Chakma, a non-Bangladeshi talented individual serving an International reputed IT firm.
The Chief Guest said “Our Jummas are now showing more interest in religions and making more donations– which is good. However, they should also realize that helping a poor student establish in life is the best act of Dharma.” He also advised the sponsored students that they should either pay back the money to their sponsors or help the society in the same way.
Inspire CHT scholarship project is aimed at developing successful people in the CHT who will serve the CHT and the society they live in.
AASAB Members
Making a Promise
Students, Guests and Sponsors
