C T Online Desk: The High Commissioner of Bangladesh to India Muhammad Imran on Wednesday inaugurated a “Bangabandhu Corner” at the Chandigarh University in the state of Punjab of India.
A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on the establishment of the “Bangabandhu Corner” and collaboration in the academic exchanges has also been signed between the Chandigarh University and the Bangladesh High commission, according to a press release of Bangladesh High Commission in New Delhi.
Referring Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman as a legendary world leader, Pro-Chancellor of the Chandigarh University expressed his hope that the “Bangabandhu Corner” will pave the way to establishing a “Bangabandhu Centre” in the future, which will give the students and opportunity to pursue comparative studies between India-Bangladesh.
The High Commissioner in his remarks said that Bangabandhu and Bangladesh synonymous and the books in this “Bangabandhu Corner” can be used as useful references for researchers.
He also added that this corner will enable the students, researchers and faculties to understand Bangabandhu’s vision and in the process, understand Bangladesh.
A spectacular cultural show was also organized in the Chandigarh University Campus showcase folk songs and dances of Bangladesh, performed by the artists from Bangladesh.
The High Commission of Bangladesh in New Delhi took this initiative to mark the auspicious occasion of the Birth Centenary of the Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, golden jubilee of the independence, and the 50th year of diplomatic relations with India.
The High commissioner was welcomed by the Bangladeshi students studying in the Chandigarh University. Pankaj, Rubel and other students pursuing their Ph.D in the university were present during the MoU signing ceremony and greeted the High Commissioner with flowers.
