A Pitha Mela was held in Jhenaidah marking the Youth Festival. Photo: BSS

JHENAIDAH, Feb, 12, 2025 (BSS) - A Pitha Mela, rally, and discussion were held at Government Keshab Chandra College here today, marking the Youth Festival.

The principal of the college, Prof. Md. Abu Bakar Siddiqui, inaugurated the Pitha Mela and spring festival as the chief guest.

On the occasion, a colorful rally was brought out from the college premises around 9am. Teachers and students participated in the rally that paraded through the city's main roads before returning to the college campus. A discussion was also held after the rally.

Assistant Professor of the Bangla Department Md. Idris Ali gave the welcome speech, while Lecturer of the Zoology Department Alamgir Hussain moderated the session.
 
KC College Teachers' Council Secretary Professor Md. Yunus Ali and Vice-Principal Professor Mohammad Abdul Matin were present as special guests at the event.
 
Md. Imran Kabir, lecturer of the political science department, was the main discussant at the discussion, while Saidur Rahman, member secretary of the Anti-Discrimination Student Movement; Nusrat Jahan of Samajtantrik Chhatra Front, Abdullah Al Mamun, general secretary of Chhatra Odhikar Parishad; Shimul Al Masud, convener of Chhatra Dal; and SM Mahbub Islam, president of Chhatra Shibir took part in the discussion.

Stalls set up on the college premises displayed traditional pithas such as Chitai Pitha, Bhapapuli, and Katapakan.