RU Bangla deptt celebrates golden jubilee today

In this regard, the department took a two-day programme.

The programme includes hoisting national and university flags, colourful procession of teachers and students, discussion meeting, books publication ceremony, poetry recital, reminiscence sessions, Bangla song and drama presentation, cultural programme, books exhibition and lighting of Arts Building.

Prof Dr Abdul Jalil, chairman of the department, said former RU vice chancellor Prof Dr Khan Sarwar Murshid would inaugurate the two-day golden jubilee programme as chief guest.

Bangla department was established on November 1, 1955 with Dr Muhammad Shahidullah as founding chairman.

At that time, the department started its journey with only four students and now it boasts of 500 students and 18 teachers.