Hundreds of students who had successfully completed their HSC in 1998 under all of Bangladesh’s education boards, along with their families, arranged a vibrant celebration marking their 25 years of schooling, On the 18th of November, at the Sky View Reception Centre in Liverpool, Australia.
9698 AUSTRALIA™ is basically a batch-based Facebook group of Bangladeshi students who have completed SSC and HSC in the 96-98 academic year and are currently living in Australia. In 2016, this group was established by the initiative of Mohammad Ariful Islam with the aim of maintaining contact and strengthening the bond of friendship with his batch of friends living in Australia, and currently, the number of members of this group exceeds 470.
The program started at 6:30 pm with the smooth presentation of Marjan Eliza and Kazi Islam and the Land Owner’s Statement under the supervision of Shahriar and the national anthems of Bangladesh and Australia.
Arif Islam, the founder of the group gave a welcome speech, then Kazi Islam shed light on the history of the group. All friends coming to the group are welcomed with gifts brought from far away Bangladesh. Friends of the group and moderator panel members Shahriar, Talha, Milli, Arif, Tannu, Ajibur, Sohail, Remu, Azad, Zereen, Wasim, and many others participated in the gift distribution.
After that, a duet of music was performed by group friends Farhana Rumi and Talha, Humaira Haque’s solo dance was one of the highlights of the event.
The dance performances of the two petite artists Riana Ahmed and Tahiya Talha were impeccable. Also, Talha, Nishi, and Gias’ solo performances created a nostalgic mood through the popular songs of the nineties. Shamim performed a solo after the prayer break. Then Jereen Afrin recited a poem. Humaira, Ima, Milli, Farah, Chumki, Pinky, Rumi, and Swati put on a glittering fashion show right after Geass’ comedy. After Humaira’s solo dance, Souchna, Millie Farah, and Emma took part in the girls’ group dance.
The first event of the cultural evening concluded with the distribution of gifts, group photos, and cake cutting.
After a 35-minute dinner break, the main attraction of the Silver Jubilee Festival organized by 9698 Australia began with the band show. Abu Alam and his team participated in the band show. The popular guitarist Tanveer Howlader also took part with him.
At the last moment of the program, Arif Islam, Abu Alam, and Ajibur presented the crest on behalf of the group to the performers and collaborators.
Arif Islam, the founder of the group, was honored with a surprise gift from the group in recognition of his significant contribution from its inception to date.
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