Khulna: The 164th birth anniversary of the globally renowned scientist Acharya Prafulla Chandra Roy (APC Roy) was celebrated in Paikgacha, Khulna, with a commemorative and discussion meeting held at the scientist’s ancestral home in Raduli Union of Paikgacha Upazila.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, the Khulna District Administration organized the program in cooperation with Paikgachha Upazila Administration and Raduli Union Parishad. The event featured the Khulna Regional Director of the Department of Archaeology, Lovely Yasmin, as the chief guest, with UNO Maheera Nazneen presiding over the session. Other notable speakers included Additional Deputy Commissioner (General) Md. Akhtar Hossain, Principal of Paikgacha Government College Samaresh Roy, Assistant Superintendent of Police Md. Ariful Islam, and Officer-in-Charge of Paikgachha police station Md Riyad Mahmud.
The event commenced with floral tributes offered at the portrait of the esteemed scientist. Following the discussion, prizes were awarded to winners of essay and art competitions. Speakers highlighted that P.C. Ray was a multifaceted genius, recognized as an industrialist, chemist, educationist, social reformer, politician, and pioneer of the cooperative movement. They emphasized that he is a pride not only of Paikgacha but of the entire nation, urging students to learn more about his life and work to carry forward his ideals to future generations.