Doctor Hosne Ara Begum's blessings for the newlyweds at the grand Bou-Bhat ceremony in Bogura.

Daily Bijoy News Correspondent:

The post-wedding reception and "Bou-Bhat" ceremony for Mir Shakrul Alam Simant, the elder son of Bogura District BNP Vice-President, Shibganj Upazila BNP President and former Upazila Chairman Mir Shah-e-Alam, and Mir Faria Tabassum was held with great festivity in the presence of distinguished political and social figures of Bogura. The presence of prominent political and social figures added a different dimension to this family event, held last Saturday, October 4th, at the Momoin Convention Centre in Bogura. Attending the event, Bogura's accomplished daughter, a leading pioneer of social change and women's development in the country, eminent educationist, social worker, Director of Ansar-VDP Development Bank, and Founder Executive Director of the top-tier national and international standard private development organization, Modern TMSS, Professor Dr. Hosne Ara Begum, blessed the newlywed couple with heartfelt wishes and love. Dr. Hosne Ara Begum, Founder Executive Director of the country's leading non-governmental development organization TMSS, wished for a bright future for the bride and groom on this auspicious occasion. In her speech, Dr. Hosne Ara Begum expressed her hope for a beautiful, happy, and dynamic working life for the newlyweds. She also advised them to actively participate not only in their own life's journey but also in service-oriented activities for people and society. The groom, Mir Shakrul Alam Simant, completed his MBA from the University of Essex, London, and is known as the Student Affairs Secretary of Shibganj Upazila BNP. He is a member of a prominent political family in Bogura. On the other hand, Dr. Hosne Ara Begum continues to play an important role in the country's socio-economic development and women's empowerment through TMSS. Present at this joyous family celebration were relatives of the bride and groom's families, friends, and well-wishers, along with people from various social classes and professions, political leaders, and various social development workers. Notable among them were, among other distinguished persons, the Private Secretary to the Executive Director of TMSS, overall Md. Ferdous Rahman. This post-wedding reception turned into a beautiful confluence of two important streams of Bogura, with the presence of the Mir family and social personalities like Dr. Hosne Ara Begum.

Daily Bijoy News/ M A Khaleq Khan