The New Nation - Internet Edition

The 2nd event of Inter School Painting Competition 2008 titled "Nogori, Nodi O Oitijhyo" organised by USG-Campaign for Heritage Conservation, Bangladesh took place at Pogose School, Dhaka yesterday as part of the awareness development for heritage. To create awareness about the importance and significance of the preservation of heritage the competition took place among the students of Class V to VII.

The students drew architectural heritage, heritage edifices, and historic events and shared their views on how they would like to see their city. Artist Mohammad Rafiqunnabi, Architect Selina Afroze and Dr. Maniruzzaman were present at the occasion. The Headmaster of the school Zulfa Mohammad and the teachers were also present

Artist Rafiqunnabi himself, an Alumni of Pogose School talked about his school days and lamented about the change that took place in and around Bahadur Shah Park.

He shared some of his school memories with the students. He congratulates USG and hopes that USG would keep on with their efforts.

The speakers appreciated the effort of Urban Study Group and expressed their views on the importance of conservation of heritage too. Taimur Islam, Team Leader USG talked about the objectives of the program.

The event ended with a prize giving ceremony for the successful participation of the question answer session of the students.