RANGPUR, Oct 12 (UNB): Nahid Islam, the information and broadcasting ministry adviser to the interim government, declined the honour bestowed upon him during the anniversary celebration of Begum Rokeya University, Rangpur (BRUR) on Saturday.
At an event held at the university's Independence Memorial Grounds, he refused the recognition after delivering his keynote speech, responding to demands raised by students.
Earlier in the day, the university administration honoured several deans and guests, including Professor Kamalesh Chandra Roy, Dean of the Faculty of Science, and Dr. Shafiqur Rahman, Dean of the Faculty of Arts, during a ceremony following the inauguration of the university's main gate on its 16th founding anniversary.
Adviser Nahid rejects honour amid student protests in BRUR
FE Team | Published: October 14, 2024 00:08:44
Adviser Nahid rejects honour amid student protests in BRUR
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