bKash to distribute 'Mujib' graphic novel at 500 schools

To spread the ideals of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman among the students, bKash will distribute 20,000 copies of 'Mujib' graphic novel at 500 Bangla and English medium schools across the country this year.

The country's largest mobile financial service provider has taken this initiative to mark Mujib's birth centenary and golden jubilee of Bangladesh's independence, said a press release.

Under the patronisation of bKash, the graphic novel 'Mujib', published by Center for Research and Information (CRI) based on Bangabandhu's autobiography 'Oshomapto Attojiboni' ('The Unfinished Memoirs'), will be distributed at the schools in support of Bishwo Shahitto Kendro (BSK), an organisation well-known for enlightening minds.

bKash will expand the programme with support of BSK to more schools along with the existing ones after the publication of next editions of the graphic novel.

Professor Abdullah Abu Sayeed, founder of BSK, inaugurated the project by handing over the books to the school representatives at BSK Auditorium on Wednesday.

Kamal Quadir, chief executive officer of bKash, Arif Khan, trustee of BSK, and Major General Sheikh Md Monirul Islam (retd), chief external and corporate affairs officer of bKash, were present on the occasion.

The graphic novel 'Mujib' depicts direct experience of Bangabandhu's childhood, adolescence and social and political activities in a format suitable for both children and adolescents with a vibrant combination of dialogues, stories and illustrations.

Based on 'Oshomapto Attojiboni', will give readers of all ages the opportunity to know more about Bangabandhu.

Five sets of the graphic novel - a total of 40 books - will be given to each of the 500 Bangla and English medium schools across the country.

As a result, 40 students will get the opportunity to read the book from school library at the same time.