Bishwo Shahitto Kendro
Mubashewra Khanam is an experienced educator and cultural organizer with a strong background in language and culinary arts. Currently serving as a Honorarlehrkraft at Goethe-Institut Bangladesh since July 2020, Mubashewra has been actively involved with Chhayanaut cultural center as a member since April 2017, promoting Bengali culture. Since April 2016, Mubashewra has also contributed to Bishwo Shahitto Kendro as an organizer, examiner, and volunteer. Previous experience includes an internship at the National Hotel and Tourism Training Institute in 2017, where a passion for baking was fostered. Mubashewra holds multiple degrees in language and textile studies, including HSK-3 in Chinese Language and Literature from Confucius Institute Dhaka University, B2 in German Language and Literature from Goethe Institute Bangladesh, a Bachelor's degree in Clothing and Textile from Home Economics College, and a short course in Bakery and Pastry Production from the National Hotel and Tourism Training Institute.
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Bishwo Shahitto Kendro
Bishwo Shahitto Kendro (BSK) (Bengali: বিশ্ব সাহিত্য কেন্দ্র, meaning 'World-Literature Centre'), is a non-profit institution in Bangladesh to promote reading habits, enlightenment and progressive ideas among students and general public. Popularly known as just Bhrammaman Library (mobile library), this institution was established by famous writer, television presenter, organiser, and activist Abdullah Abu Sayeed. Sayeed was given the 97th Ramon Magsaysay Award in Journalism, Literature, and Creative Communication Arts for "... cultivating in the youth of Bangladesh a love for literature and its humanizing values through exposure to the great books of Bengal and the world" – which was a recognition of the contribution of the library. Bishwo Shahitto Kendro offers classes on world literature for Higher Secondary students, and also provides every book for those classes. For Secondary and Junior school level it operates a nationwide reading program, and provides books for the students. In 2007, it had 500 schools under this program, and over 100000 active student members. Besides these programs, Bishwo Shahitto Kendro actively maintains libraries across the nation. It pioneered the concept of mobile library in Bangladesh, which carries books around the country. Since books are expensive and libraries are not available at all – these mobile libraries are getting very popular. Bishwo Shahitto Kendro also arranges reader's forum and discussions, which are open to everyone who is interested. These events are open to new thoughts and encourages thoughtful logical discussions. Through these endeavors Bishwo Shahitto Kendro is continuing its works with a motto that says – "We want enlightened humans". Bishwo Shahitto Kendro activities are mostly based in Bangladesh. It also has an office in New York.