Rangamati Lakers Public School and College delegation visits Bangabhaban under newly introduced 2026 policy

President Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir has urged students to put national development and public welfare above personal interests, stressing the importance of education, integrity and professionalism in building the country.

He made the call when a delegation of students and teachers from Rangamati Lakers Public School and College met him and visited Bangabhaban on Thursday.

“Everyone must focus on their studies and acquire knowledge. In the future, they must perform their professional responsibilities with professionalism, honesty and dedication. Above personal interests, everyone should give the highest priority to the country’s development and people’s welfare,” the president said.

The visit marked the second educational institution to visit Bangabhaban under the recently introduced ‘Policy on Visits to Bangabhaban by Students of Educational Institutions, 2026’.

A total of 32 students and four teachers took part in the visit, led by the institution’s Principal, Major Md Shariful Islam. The delegation included students from indigenous communities as well as other communities.

The president met the students in person and exchanged views with them on various issues.

He thanked the students and teachers for travelling all the way from Rangamati to visit Bangabhaban.

Emphasising the importance of historical and civic knowledge, the president said students should learn about the country’s history, heritage and system of governance.

He explained that the initiative had been introduced to help students understand the country, its history and how the state is administered.

Through such visits, students would be able to draw inspiration from history and learn about the country’s heritage, he said, urging them to use these experiences to prepare themselves for the future.

The president also asked the students about their interests in the various structures and historical artefacts at Bangabhaban. He stressed the importance of learning about the photographs of distinguished personalities and historical memorabilia preserved at the presidential residence.

During the visit, the students toured different parts of Bangabhaban, exchanged greetings and held conversations with the president. He later joined them for a photo session.

The president also expressed his desire to visit Rangamati, saying, “I had a wish to visit Rangamati. I will visit the district when time and opportunity permit.”

Among those accompanying the delegation were lecturers Md Shah Jalal and Taslimatun Nahar, and senior assistant teacher Netri Roy.

The president’s military secretary, secretary and press secretary, along with other senior Bangabhaban officials, were also present.