RU to observe Zoha Day today

RAJSHAHI: Commemorating the 47th anniversary of martyrdom of Dr Shamsuzzoha, the Rajshahi University (RU) authorities will observe ‘Zoha Day’ as Teachers’ Day on the campus in a befitting manner today, reports BSS.
On the day in 1969, Dr Shamsuzzoha was shot dead by Pakistani military junta in front of the RU main gate as he rushed there to protect the students marching towards the town violating Section 144.
Zoha was the RU proctor and a teacher of the chemistry department. His death sparked violent protests across the then East Pakistan, leading to the fall of autocratic Ayub regime.
Marking the day, the RU authorities chalked out elaborate programmes like hoisting of black flag atop all dormitories, administrative and academic buildings, placing of wreaths at Zoha’s grave and offering special prayers and holding doa mahfil at the central mosque.
RU Chemistry department in association with the university authority will organise Zoha memorial lecture at Senate Building at 10 am. Information Minister Hasanul Haque Inu, MP, is expected to attend the lecture as speaker.
Progressive Teachers’ Society (PTS), teachers’ and officers’ associations, Bangladesh Chhatra League (BCL), Rajshahi University Journalists’ Association (Ruja) and different sociocultural organisations will hold discussions and offer special prayers in observance of the day.

 

RU to observe Zoha Day today

RAJSHAHI: Commemorating the 47th anniversary of martyrdom of Dr Shamsuzzoha, the Rajshahi University (RU) authorities will observe Zoha Day as Teachers Day on the campus in a befitting manner today, reports BSS. On the day in 1969, Dr Shamsuzzoha was shot dead by Pakistani military junta in front of the RU main gate as he rushed there to protect the students marching towards the town violating Section 144. Zoha was the RU proctor and a teacher of the chemistry department. His death sparked violent protests across the then East Pakistan, leading to the fall of autocratic Ayub regime. Marking the day, the RU authorities chalked out elaborate programmes like hoisting of black flag atop all dormitories, administrative and academic buildings, placing of wreaths at Zohas grave and offering special prayers and holding doa mahfil at the central mosque. RU Chemistry department in association with the university authority will organise Zoha memorial lecture at Senate Building at 10 am. Information Minister Hasanul Haque Inu, MP, is expected to attend the lecture as speaker. Progressive Teachers Society (PTS), teachers and officers associations, Bangladesh Chhatra League (BCL), Rajshahi University Journalists Association (Ruja) and different sociocultural organisations will hold discussions and offer special prayers in observance of the day.