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‘Agami Fest-2026’ has been held with the aim of developing the merit, creativity and talent of underprivileged children.
The theme of the festival, organised today at the Institute of Architects Bangladesh (IAB Centre) in the capital’s Agargaon, was ‘Education for all children’.
The festival saw lively participation of children in various cultural performances, including puthi recitation, dance, a painting exhibition, a science and math fair and a quiz competition. Distinguished personalities such as Rabindra Sangeet artiste Aditi Mohsin and Nazrul Sangeet artiste Rebeka Sultana came to encourage the children.
Students of the Agami schools took part in the festival, which ran from 9am to 5pm.
The children showcased their merit and creativity at the science and math fair. Students presented 14 science-based projects at the science and math fair. University teachers and education experts exchanged views with the students alongside evaluating the projects and artworks.
Professor Nehreen Majed, president of Agami Education Foundation, and Md Aminul Islam, country director of Incorporated Bangladesh, delivered the welcome speeches at the event.
Besides, Professor Dr Zeba Islam Seraj of the Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology of Dhaka University, Dr Bazlur Rashid Khan (painter Rashid Amin), dean of the Faculty of Fine Arts of Jagannath University, and Hasnain Sabih Nayak, architect and co-founder of the children’s magazine ‘Toitomboor’, were present, among many others.
Later, the publication of the ‘Agami’ magazine was launched at the festival.
