Pak High Commission in Dhaka opens Sir Syed Ahmed Khan Corner

Staff Reporter :
Pakistan High Commission in Dhaka on Wednesday inaugurated Sir Syed Corner at the Chancery, space dedicated to the works and life of Sir Syed Ahmed Khan.
The High Commissioner for Pakistan to Bangladesh Imran Ahmed Siddiqui opened the corner during a ceremony attended by academia, intellectuals and Pakistani diaspora.
The event started with the screening of a video documentary about the life and services of Sir Syed Ahmed Khan followed by speeches of renowned historians, writers and professors of Pakistan Studies and History on life of Sir Syed Ahmed Khan.
In his concluding remarks, the High Commissioner Siddiqui said that today’s event was to remember and celebrate the legacy and services of Sir Syed Ahmed Khan, one of the greatest Muslim reformers in the subcontinent.
He said that Sir Syed Ahmed Khan was a visionary leader who worked tirelessly to educate and empower the Muslim community.
He is remembered for his unwavering commitment to education, his tireless efforts to promote peace and unity, and his dedication to the promotion of the interest of Muslims, he added.
Highlighting the objectives of the Corner, the High Commissioner said that Sir Syed Corner will feature a comprehensive collection of books, journals, and other materials on Sir Syed and his contribution to the welfare of Muslims of South Asia. Visitors to the space will have the opportunity to learn about Sir Syed’s life, his message, and his many services, he further said.
The participants appreciated the High Commission for the initiative to acknowledge and honour the legacy of Sir Syed Ahmed Khan and termed the launch of the dedicated corner a fitting tribute to the great visionary leader of the Muslims of South Asia.