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DU-MAQSUDUL-TRUST-FUND
Scientist Maqsudul Alam Trust Fund established at DU
DHAKA, July 12, 2018 (BSS) – A new trust fund titled, ‘Scientist
Maqsudul Alam Memorial Trust Fund’ has been established at microbiology
department of Dhaka University (DU).
Late scientist Maqsudul Alam’s sister Niru Shamsunnahar and brother
former Dean of the Faculty of Science Professor M Yousuf Ali Molla handed
over a cheque of Taka 15 lakh to DU treasurer Prof Dr Md Kamal Uddin at the
vice-chancellor’s office today to set up this trust fund, a DU press release
said.
DU vice-chancellor Prof Dr Md Akhtaruzzaman, dean of the Biological
Sciences Faculty Prof Dr M Imdadul Hoque, microbiology department chairperson
Dr Sabita Rezwana Rahman and acting registrar Md Enamuzzaman, among others,
were present on the occasion.
Every year, a teacher of biological science faculty will be awarded
‘Scientist Maqsudul Alam Gold Medal’ from the trust fund for his/her research
paper published in the particular year.
Besides, two meritorious students, who will secure first and second
position in Bachelor of Science (BS) final examination from the microbiology
department, will be awarded the scholarship every year.
Thanking the donors of the trust fund, DU VC Prof Akhtaruzzaman said the
gold medal and the scholarship will inspire the teachers and the students for
their studies.
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