Bholahat (Chapainawabganj) Correspondent:

A rally and discussion meeting was held at the VARK auditorium on Tuesday (October 7, 2025) to celebrate the International Day of Older Persons-2025 under the theme "Older Persons in Local Global Action; Our Aspirations, Our Well-being and Our Rights" under the quality of life improvement program of the elderly population organized by the non-governmental organization Village Education Resource Center (VARC) in Bholahat, Chapainawabganj.

Led by Mosa Hazera Khatun, Upazila Program Coordinator of VARK's Prosperity Program, Upazila Youth Development Officer Md. Rabiul Islam Kabiraj, Upazila Social Service Officer Md. Nasim Uddin, Assistant Director of VARK's Loan Program Md. Arifuzzaman, and senior personality Md. Tofozzal Hossain spoke.

Among others, former presidents of Bholahat Press Club Mohammad Rabiul Islam and Md. Golam Kabir, general secretary Md. Shah Kabir, Md. Haider Ali Ruman and other dignitaries were present.

In addition, elderly men and women from different areas of the upazila participated. Earlier, Upazila Program Coordinator Hazera Khatun delivered the welcome speech. She highlighted the implementation of various service-oriented projects including treatment of the elderly and the general public, public health, tree plantation, sports and loan assistance through the Vark prosperity program.

Other speakers highlighted the importance, influence, knowledge and guidance of elderly people in the family, society and nationally. Earlier, a colorful rally circled various roads.