President Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir has assured that all necessary measures will be taken to preserve the history and heritage of Salimullah Muslim (SM) Hall at the University of Dhaka.

He made the assurance when a delegation led by SM Hall Alumni Association President Zakir Ahmed Khan paid a courtesy call on him at Bangabhaban on Wednesday.

During the meeting, the president said, “I feel proud to have been a student of SM Hall.”

He also recalled various memories of his time at the historic residential hall.

Members of the delegation expressed their pride over Mirza Fakhrul’s election as president, noting that he was a former student of SM Hall. They also congratulated him on assuming the office.

During the meeting, the delegation drew the president’s attention to the need to renovate the hall’s dilapidated buildings and construct new ones.

In response, the president said all necessary steps would be taken to preserve the hall as an important part of the country’s history and heritage.

He also mentioned that Prime Minister Tarique Rahman had been a student of the same hall.

As a former student of SM Hall, the president encouraged the delegation to take the initiative to organise a reunion of former students.

The delegation expressed its gratitude to the president for his suggestions and assurances.

The president’s relevant secretaries were also present at the meeting.