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Khulna celebrates as JS passes Sheikh Hasina Medical University bill
KHULNA, Feb 2, 2021(BSS) – Jubo League and Bangladesh Chhatra League local
unit leaders, workers and supporters brought out a jubilant procession last
night here as Sheikh Hasina Medical University, Khulna Bill, is passed in
parliament.
The jubilant rally was organised to thank Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina for
taking an initiative to establish a medical university after her name in
Khulna.
Carrying colorful banners, festoons and placards, the marchers chanted
slogans hailing the premier and paraded different thoroughfares of the city.
Later, a discussion was held in front of the party office on Jashore Road
near Shaheed Hadis Park in the city.
Chaired by city unit Jubo League convener Shafiqur Rahman Palash, Awami
League’s youth and student wings leaders addressed it.
BCL city unit general secretary Asaduzzaman Russel conducted the programme.
The meeting also hailed the prime minister and her government for taking
necessary steps to set up the “Sheikh Hasina Public University”.
Meanwhile, different organizations including Khulna Awami League, Greater
Khulna Development Action Coordination Committee, Khulna Chamber of Commerce
and Industry and Khulna Press Club too greeted the prime minister for being
passed “Sheikh Hasina Medical University, Khulna Bill, 2021” in the
parliament on Monday.
Health Minister Zahid Maleque placed the bill in parliament which was
passed unanimously through voice vote.
Earlier on January 19, the bill was placed in parliament which sent it to
the parliamentary standing committee on the health ministry for further
scrutiny.
On September 21, 2020, the Cabinet approved the draft of Sheikh Hasina
Medical University, Khulna Bill to set up a medical university in Khulna
division.
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