DHAKA, Feb 9, 2021 (BSS) – Dhaka University (DU) vice-chancellor Dr Md
Akhtaruzzaman has urged the university’s Department of Women and Gender
Studies to set up a research centre after the name of Bangamata Sheikh
Fazilatunnesa Mujib.
“Bangamata Sheikh Fazilatunnesa Mujib inspired Bangabandhu to build a
society with gender equality. If a research centre is established, it will
help students study Bangamata’s philosophy and ideology on women progress and
gender equality,” said Akhtaruzzaman.
He made the remarks at a webinar held recently titled “Bangabandhu’s
thoughts on Gender and Development”, organised by Women and Gender Studies
department marking the birth centenary of the father of the nation
Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, said a university press release.
Social Science faculty Dean Dr Sadeka Halim addressed the webinar as
special guest, with chairmen of the department Dr Sanzida Akhter in the
chair.
The DU VC said the present government, under the dynamic leadership of
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has been implementing various projects to ensure
empowerment of women and establish their rights.