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SHAHEED-DIBASH-BRUR (with picture)
Begum Rokeya University to lunch Ethnic Language Center
RANGPUR, Feb 21, 2021 (BSS) – An ‘Ethnic Language Center’ will be launched
soon at Begum Rokeya University, Rangpur (BRUR) with the aim of preserving
and developing languages of small ethnic groups scattered in different parts
of the country.
Vice-Chancellor (VC) of BRUR Professor Dr. Nazmul Ahsan Kalimullah made
the declaration while addressing a discussion arranged virtually in
observance of the ‘Shaheed Dibash and the International Mother Language Day-
2021′ at BRUR today.
Wreaths were placed on behalf of the Vice-chancellor, Pro VC Prof Dr.
Sarifa Salowa Dina and Treasurer Prof Dr. Hasibur Rashid at the university’s
Shaheed Minar at one-minute past midnight paying respect to the language
movement martyrs.
At 9 am in the morning, the national flag was hoisted at half-mast on the
campus followed by observance of one-minute silence.
Deans of different faculties, heads of different departments, leaders of
Begum Rokeya University Teachers’ Association and Officers’ Association,
officials and employees, leaders of different students’ organisations placed
wreaths at the Shaheed Minar.
Later, Prof Kalimullah attended the virtual discussion as the chief guest
with Pro VC Prof Sarifa Salowa Dina in the chair.
Moderated by Provost of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Hall of BRUR
Tabiur Rahman Prodhan, Treasurer of the university Prof Dr. Hasibur Rashid
addressed the discussion as special guest.
Administrator of the Public Relations, Information and Publication
Division of BRUR Prof Dr. Nazmul Haque presented the keynote essay.
A milad mahfil followed by offering special munajats was arranged at the
central mosque of the university after the Johr prayers seeking divine
blessings for the departed souls of the language movement martyrs.
Paying rich tribute to Father of the National Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur
Rahman, martyrs of the language movement and War of Liberation, the speakers
recalled the glorious contribution of teachers and students during the
language movement.
The chief guest said the Shaheed Dibash and International Mother Language
Day has brought a unique honour to the nation and become a symbol of unity
and victory for protecting mother languages of all people across the globe.
He called upon all concerned, especially the young generations, to uphold
the honour of Bengali language by ensuring its proper use at all levels.
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