Tribute to late Prof. Naiyar Sultana

Late Prof. Naiyar Sultana was a dedicated teacher who had efficiently taught Botany at Eden Girls' college for long 32 years. She had creditably served as the Principal of Dhaka College, Director General of Secondary & Higher Secondary Education, Member of Bangladesh Public Service Commission.

On some occasions, I had the opportunity to have discussed with Prof Naiyar Sultana professional matters at her office. She was progressive minded and very much committed to her official responsibilities. When she was the Principal of Dhaka College, she undertook various development works, which include construction of the boundary wall and eviction of unauthorised inmates. At one stage, she collected some papers from me related to our academic council and other administrative committee (then were one institute) for re-designing different academic and administrative units of Dhaka College.

Not only in her official arena, Prof Naiyar had proved her acumen and efficacy but in family matters she was very transparent as well. She used to always stand by the side of the right things. She never hesitated to boldly pass her ruling in favour of what was evidently correct.

On the sad demise of Prof. Naiyar Sultana the country has lost a great teacher, patriot, and a reformer. I pray to Allah for the eternal peace of her soul.