World Teachers’ Day celebrated with awards and discussions

Various institutions held events to observe World Teachers’ Day, emphasizing the vital role educators play in shaping society and maintaining professional dignity.

In Bangladesh, South Asian Scholars’ School and College hosted a celebration featuring a ‘Teacher of the Month’ award program and a cake-cutting ceremony. Principal Farhana Reza and Director Noor-e-Alam Azad presented certificates of appreciation to educators, with Reza noting that upholding the professional dignity of teachers requires daily practice rather than just annual formalities.

In India, Shantipeeth Sansthan organized a discussion in Udaipur regarding the responsibilities of teachers in the modern era. Speakers, including President’s Award recipient Dr. Shri Krishna Jugnu, stressed the need for educators to keep training relevant amidst contemporary changes and the rise of AI. Shantipeeth founder Anant Ganesh Trivedi encouraged teachers to act as independent thinkers within a constantly changing societal ecosystem.