He made this call as the chief guest at a reception held on Sunday for meritorious students who passed the SSC examination at Shah Nagar Multilateral High School and College in Lelang Union, Fatikchhari.

Sarwar Alamgir said guardians must be aware of where students go before or after school, whom they mix with, and what they do. Close monitoring of children will play an important role in ensuring their bright future.

Highlighting the importance of sports for students' physical and mental development, he said students must be encouraged to take part in sports alongside their studies. Such activities will help keep young people away from drugs and criminal activities, including youth gangs.

At the event, Fatikchhari Upazila Executive Officer Syed Mohammad Ibrahim, school principal Nurul Islam, local leaders including from BNP, guardian representatives and dignitaries spoke.

After the discussion meeting, guests handed over commemorative crests to students who achieved GPA 5 and outstanding results in the SSC examination.