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Demonstrating an unwavering commitment to educational advancement and community welfare in Sylhet, the Chhatak Education Trust UK formally introduced its newly elected executive committee and advisory council for the 2026–2028 term during a grand inaugural gala held on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, at a local venue in East London.
Gathering British-Bangladeshi expatriates, civic leaders, educators, legal professionals, and dignitaries from across the United Kingdom, the landmark evening underscored a collective mission to expand educational opportunities, elevate female literacy, and modernize religious schooling back in the Chhatak upazila of Bangladesh. The event also marked the official unveiling of the commemorative publication 'Abhishek Smarak 2026'.
Presided over by Trust President Khaled Bin Shahid, the high-profile ceremony commenced with a recitation from the Holy Quran by Trustee Mufti Abdul Wadud Latifi. The evening's proceedings were jointly moderated by Founding General Secretary Arman Ali and current General Secretary Master Shaheen Khan.
Newham Council Mayor Farhad Hossain graced the occasion as the chief guest, joined by retired Supreme Court Justice Mohammad Emaan Ali and Dr. Zakir Khan, Ambassador for the West Ham United Foundation, as special guests.
In his presidential address, Khaled Bin Shahid emphasized that the true strength of a public-welfare organization lies not in official titles, but in public trust, collaborative action, and an unyielding commitment to social upliftment. Daily Dazzling Dawn understands that the leadership outlined a comprehensive blueprint to broaden scholarship programs and infrastructural support for disadvantaged students in rural Bangladesh.
Addressing the assembly of community stakeholders, Chief Advisor Fazal Uddin stressed the imperative of integrating modern technological frameworks and qualitative pedagogical standards to equip younger generations for a rapidly shifting global economy. Echoing these sentiments, immediate past president Aktar Hussain reiterated that education serves as the bedrock of national progress, underlining the critical need to champion female empowerment and the modernization of madrasa curricula.
A major highlight of the evening was the formal induction of retired Justice Mohammad Emaan Ali as a trustee of the organization. His accession, alongside the enrollment of approximately 60 new trustees and 'Friend of Trust' members hailing from diverse British towns, significantly bolsters the institutional and financial capacity of the organization.
The event drew profound participation from across the British-Bangladeshi diaspora, featuring prominent contributions from Senior Vice-President Shakur Ali, Vice-Presidents Shah Alam, Abdul Dayas, Mizanur Rahman Hiru, Abdul Jalil, and Women's Vice-President Musammat Jahanara Begum.
Strategic administrative updates were delivered by Treasurer Ataur Rahman Ansari, Organizing Secretary Abu Sayeed Lilu, and Education, Research and Development Secretary Hossain Uzzaman Liton, alongside prominent solicitors, local councillors, and municipal leaders from Tower Hamlets, Newham, and Redbridge. The evening concluded with a solemn prayer for the departed souls of former trust members, followed by the presentation of crests honoring the organization's key architects and outgoing executive officers.
