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Kalia Upazila is a sub-district in the district Narail in the Division Khulna surrounded by beautiful rivers from all sides. The main rivers are Madhumati, Navaganga and Atharobaki which supply the living necessities: fish, irrigation for a large number of people. Famous in its surrounding areas for the biggest festival for celebrating the worship of Hindu God Jagannath and making the best sweet in the furthest areas, Kalia, though cut off from the main nearby cities by the rivers, has a rich culture and history of its own. But for this lack of communication, development in Kalia has been slower than the other parts of the country. And, education is one of the main victims of this slow development.

For unavailability of resources like books, teachers, and proper guideline, education in Kalia is comparatively backdated from many other parts of the country. Most of the times in schools, students are subjected to memorize the text books instead of being able to think, imagine and create outside the box. Which has confined their dreams and ambitions. Passing the exam and getting a certificate have become their sole purpose of education. Failure in finding the right path leads to drop out of a large number of students before 9th grade. Drug addiction, and involvement in violent student politics are also prevalent.

In my 9th grade, I met an Electrical Engineer from a renowned university in Bangladesh who motivated me to think beyond my limitations and guided me to overcome these obstacles. When I moved to the divisional city Khulna for my 11th and 12th grade studies, I wanted to change the situation prevailing in Kalia. After my graduation, I initiated an annual educational program in Kalia named 'Ravi Shankar Memorial Education Olympiad' in 2013 and continued since then. In this Olympiad, I motivated the students to think beyond their barriers by arranging an innovative examination and giving them a platform to ask their curious questions that they are discouraged to ask in the classroom. I introduced them to the outside world by inviting top university students from all around the country to speak to them and answer their curious questions. I made them realize their hidden potential by introducing them to the great people of the history of Kalia. I demonstrated in this Education Olympiad that education can be more fun than anything else.

Know Thyself: Know Your History

Kalia has a rich culture and history. Great musicians, poets, artists, altruists originated from Kalia. But unfortunately the history is almost forgotten today. To remind the students the great people of our history, in my program I featured a great musician and world famous Sitarist Ravi Shankar  whose paternal home was in Kalia. After weeks of research and days of editing, I made this documentary on Ravi Shankar and other great people of our land who have left a long lasting impact in the country and the world with their talent, excellence and generosity. My goal was to inspire the children to do great things by learning from their predecessors. Please watch this video with Caption on, and I am sure you will be inspired.

The Crew

In a meeting of Ex Student's Association of Kalia Pilot (ESKAP), the alumni organization of Kalia established in 1998 for preserving and flourishing its cultural heritage, I proposed the idea for arranging this educational program. My idea was accepted with applaud and I was given the lead in this program. Other members of ESKAP worked with me in the advertising campaign, postering and guarding the examination hall. After successfully launching the first Education Olympiad, I was selected the Vice President of ESKAP, even being the junior-most member.