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ANNIVERSARY-BRUR (with picture)
Rokeya University observes 10th founding anniversary
RANGPUR, Oct 12, 2018 (BSS) – Begum Rokeya University,
Rangpur (BRUR) today observed its tenth founding anniversary
through daylong colourful programmes amid festivity and
fanfare.
Vice-Chancellor Professor Dr Nazmul Ahsan Kalimullah
formally inaugurated the day-long programmes by hoisting
national flag amid singing of the national anthem at 9 am on
the campus.
At the same time, deans of six faculties and heads of 21
departments hoisted the university’s flag and flags of
different faculties and departments of the university.
Later, the Vice-chancellor placed wreaths at the portraits
of Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman and
great woman Begum Rokeya before delivering his welcome
speech.
Kalimullah also released pigeons, took salute of a smart
contingent of members of BNCC, rovers and scouts and led a
huge colourful ‘Ananda Shobhayatra’ that paraded the campus.
He also planted a sapling of tree in the campus.
Deans of all six faculties, heads of all 21 departments,
teaches, thousands of students, officials and employees of
the university participated in the ‘Ananda Shobhayatra’ and
other programmes.
Later, the teachers and students of BRUR participated in
the Academic Fair and cost-free blood group test programmes
on the campus.
A milad mahfil followed by offering special munajats were
held after Juma prayer at the Central Mosque of the
university.
The Vice-chancellor inaugurated the University Club for
teachers and officials at the Central Cafeteria on the campus
followed by a discussion there.
Professor Kalimullah, also President of the ‘University
Club, presided over the discussion moderated by President of
Begum Rokeya University Teachers’ Association Prof Dr Gazi
Mazharul Anwar.
The Vice-chancellor said Begum Rokeya University has
already become a gathering centre for brotherhood, friendship
and harmony of teachers and students, officials and employees
of the university.
“Education along with co-education programmes are getting
newer heights turning the university into a higher seat of
learning, research, nurturing culture, sports and education
across the region and country,” he said.
At the end, a cultural function followed by musical
concert participated by popular band parties were arranged on
the campus.
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