RU to confer D. Lit degree to Selina, Prof Haque

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RAJSHAHI, Sept 26, 2018 (BSS) – Rajshahi University (RU) is going to
confer D. Lit degree to famous writer Selina Hossain and Professor Hassan
Azizul Haque as recognition to their laudable contribution to Bangla literary
field, RU sources here said.

RU will confer the prestigious degree to the two legendary persons to
mark of its 10th convocation function scheduled to be held on September 29
(Saturday) at the campus.

Professor Ananda Kumar Shaha, Pro-Vice-Chancellor of the university, told
journalists that both of them were the students of RU. As recognition to
their laudable contribution, RU has taken decision of conferring D. Lit
Degree to them.

Prof Haque obtained post-graduation degree from Department of Philosophy
in 1960 and joined the same department as a teacher in 1973. He achieved
Ekushey Medal in 1999.

Famous writer Selina Hossain obtained graduation and post-graduation
degrees from Department of Bangla in 1967 and 1968 respectively. She also
gained a number of national awards.

The tenth convocation of RU will be held at its stadium at 2.30 pm on
September 29.

Chancellor of RU and the President M Abdul Hamid is likely to chair the
convocation, RU sources added.

A total of 6,009 graduates registered their names to take part in the
convocation.