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DU observes 88th birth anniversary of Bangamata
DHAKA, Aug 8, 2018 (BSS) – The 88th birth anniversary of Bangamata Begum
Fazilatunnesa Mujib, wife of Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur
Rahman, was observed today at Dhaka University in a befitting manner.
Begum Fazilatunnesa, who played a pivotal role in building the nation
staying beside the Father of the Nation, was born at Tungipara village of
Gopalganj district on the day in 1930.
Bangamata Sheikh Fazilatunnesa Mujib Hall of Dhaka University (DU)
organised a programme titled “Bangamata Sheikh Fazilatunnesa Mujib Memorial
Gold Medal, Scholarship, Memorial lecture and Discussion” today on the
occasion of 88th birth anniversary of Bangamata.
Vice Chancellor (VC) of the university Professor Dr Md. Akhtaruzzaman was
present the function as the chief guest while Treasurer and Trust Fund
President Prof Dr Md. Kamal Uddin was present as the special guest.
Renowned fiction writer and novelist Selina Hossain presented Bangamata
Sheikh Fazilatunnesa Mujib Memorial lecture.
While addressing the programme, DU VC Professor Dr Md Akhtaruzzaman said
“Bangamata Sheikh Fazilatunnesa Mujib was behind the successes of Father of
the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman”.
“Follow the ideology of Bangamata Sheikh Fazilatunnesa Mujib. Always be
careful of any kind of rumour otherwise your security will be hampered” he
urged the students.
Provost of the hall Dr. Zakia Parveen presided over the function.
Farhana Yasmin of Urdu Department conferred the gold medal.
DU unit of Bangladesh Chhatra League, student wing of ruling Bangaldesh
Awami League arranged a female students rally at Teacher-Student Center (TSC)
auditorium marking the birth anniversary of Bangamata Sheikh Fazilatunnesa
Mujib, a source of inspiration for womenfolk and a pioneer of Bangalees
struggle for independence.
Awami League general secretary Obaidul Quader addressed the programme as
the chief guest.
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