Rajshahi:The third reunion of the Alumni Association of the Department of Political Science at the University of Rajshahi (RU) was marked by various programs and festivities.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, Principal Secretary to the Prime Minister A B M Abdus Sattar attended the ceremony as the chief guest, while the Vice-Chancellor (VC) of the university, Professor Md. Faridul Islam, was present as a special guest. The event was presided over by the President of the Association, Prof M. Sadekul Islam, with Pro-VC Prof Mamunur Rashid attending as the guest of honor.
During the second day of the reunion, an inaugural ceremony took place in the courtyard in front of the Syed Ismail Hossain Siraji Building on the campus. The VC, Pro-VC Prof Mamunur Rashid, and the President of the Association hoisted the national flag, the RU flag, and the association's flag, respectively. The event also featured the release of balloons, festoons, and pigeons, followed by a procession of reunion participants parading around the campus.
A felicitation and reminiscence ceremony later occurred at the Kazi Nazrul Islam Auditorium. The chief guest, a former student of the Department of Political Science at RU, shared reflections on the importance of determination and integrity in fulfilling dreams. He announced his interest in providing a scholarship of Taka two thousand per month to 25 economically disadvantaged male and female students from the department, in addition to promising further scholarships and support for campus development projects.
The special guest emphasized the role of the alumni association in contributing to the university's educational development through scholarships, grants, and library resources. He encouraged the Political Science Alumni Association to actively participate in the university's growth.
Pro-VC Prof Mamunur Rashid urged the alumni association to support the department's development and to honor the contributions of past faculty members. He also highlighted the need for enhanced educational support facilities, such as student accommodation.