By Rezaul |Karim Jibon, Published: 12 October 2025, 12:20 PM
Begum Rokeya University, known as the lighthouse of the north, has entered its 18th year after completing its 17th year of establishment. Various day-long events have been organized in a festive atmosphere to mark the 17th anniversary.
The day-long program was inaugurated with a festive ceremony on Sunday (October 12) morning with the release of balloons and festoons. A colorful procession was held after the inauguration. The colorful procession circled the main roads of the city, including the Begum Rokeya University campus and the park intersection.
Later, the guests cut the cake on the discussion stage. The students who were injured in July were felicitated during the discussion. The inaugural address of the discussion on the anniversary was delivered by Rangpur University Implementation Coordination Council convener and eminent educationist Professor Dr. Rezaul Haque, while the chief guest was former advisor to the caretaker government and eminent economist Dr. Hossain Zillur Rahman. The chief discussant was the founding Vice-Chancellor of Begum Rokeya University, Professor Dr. M. Lutfar Rahman, special guests were Haji Mohammad Danesh University of Science and Technology, Professor Dr. Md. Enamullah, Vice-Chancellor of Kurigram Agricultural University, Professor Dr. Md. Rashedul Islam. Begum Rokeya University Vice-Chancellor Professor Dr. Md. Shawkat Ali presided over the day-long event. In addition, sports competitions, a Milad Mahfil after Asr and a cultural program were organized in the evening.
Meanwhile, the entire campus of Begum Rokeya University was decorated in colorful decorations to mark its 17th anniversary. The university premises were filled with the procession of former and current students. A lively atmosphere was created during the day-long events, discussions, cultural programs, remembrances and reunions. The presence of the founding vice-chancellor of the university, the convener of the establishment movement, teachers, officials, employees and former students especially added to the depth of the event. During this time, they recounted the challenges, struggles and successes of the university's birth.
Speakers at the event said that Begum Rokeya University is not just an institution of higher education, it is a symbol of the dreams and struggles of the people of the northern region. Gratitude was expressed for the contributions of those who participated in the establishment movement. Abu Sayeed, the first martyr of the July Movement, a student of this educational institution, will be remembered with the institution. In an atmosphere of reminiscence, former students returned to the golden days of their university life. Some told stories of the classroom, some spoke of memories of the movement, and some again sought out the familiar faces of old friends. This anniversary event turned into a memorable gathering, where the past and the present became one in a bond of love and pride. In the reminiscence, everyone returned to their past lives.
Note: On this day in 2008, Rangpur University officially began its journey. Later, its name was changed to Begum Rokeya University. In the 17 years since its establishment, this institution, known as the Lighthouse of the North, has a history of various struggles and glory.
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