Rangpur: Vice-chancellor (VC) Professor Dr. Md. Showkat Ali has sought everyone’s cooperation, including journalists, to establish Begum Rokeya University, Rangpur (BRUR) as the best university in the country. He called for this cooperation in his speech as the chief guest at an Iftar and doa mahfil organized by the university administration at the university’s cafeteria on Wednesday evening.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, the programme was arranged for journalists from various media who are working on the university campus and in Rangpur metropolis, and for students injured in the July uprising. The VC emphasized the importance of cooperation from everyone, including journalists, to ensure the progress of Begum Rokeya University.
He announced that such Iftar parties would be organized continuously for the media from now on. The VC also expressed his wishes for the speedy recovery of those injured in the July uprising and prayed for the forgiveness of the souls of the martyrs.
The event was appreciated by the journalists, who thanked the BRUR administration for organizing the Iftar and doa mahfil for the first time since the establishment of Begum Rokeya University.
Professor Dr. Md. Ilias Pramanik, Director of the Office of the Student Affairs, moderated the programme, while University Registrar Dr. Md. Harun-or Rashid delivered the closing speech. Key figures like Director of the Institutional Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC) Professor Dr. Md. Tajul Islam, University Proctor Dr. Md. Ferdous Rahman, and other teachers were present at the event.