Debate festival in Narayanganj aims to boost logic and climate awareness

Narayanganj, Bangladesh – A vibrant eight-day debate festival, "Prachyer Dundee in the Breeze of Logic," has commenced in Narayanganj, aiming to ignite intellectual curiosity and climate change awareness among students. Dhaka Divisional Commissioner Sharaf Uddin Ahmed Chowdhury inaugurated the event, emphasizing debate's role in building a rational society.

More than 600 students and teachers from 64 educational institutions are participating. "Debate is often perceived as mere argument, but a society progresses through logic and reasoning. Practising debate is essential for building a rational society," Chowdhury stated. He highlighted that debate cultivates the ability to consider different viewpoints and make informed, logical decisions, noting a decline in debate culture that such initiatives aim to reverse.

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Debate is often perceived as mere argument, but a society progresses through logic and reasoning. Practising debate is essential for building a rational society.

The festival's organizer, Sadar Upazila Nirbahi Officer SM Foyez Uddin, explained the event's focus on climate change awareness in the industrially dense city of Narayanganj. Students are encouraged to explore solutions for Bangladesh's future through logical analysis. The program features workshops for primary and secondary students, with the main competition scheduled from June 17 to 21 at Komor Ali High School and the Upazila Parishad complex. A final round and prize ceremony will conclude the festival on June 22.

The event is supported by the voluntary organization “Logic of Bangladesh” and media partners including The Daily Star. Organizers hope the festival will revive critical thinking and encourage questioning among young people, contributing to their overall development beyond textbook learning.

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Such initiatives would help revive critical thinking and encourage questioning among young people.