BOU condolence meeting for Khaleda Zia held

City Desk :

Bangladesh Open University (BOU) on Wednesday organised a condolence meeting to recall the life and contributions of former Prime Minister Begum Khaleda Zia.

The mourning meeting was held at the auditorium of BOU’s Central Conference and Training Centre, says a press release.

Former BOU Pro-Vice Chancellor Prof Dr. M. A. Bashar spoke at the programme as the key discussant with Vice Chancellor Prof Dr. A. B. M. Obaidul Islam in the chair. Pro-Vice Chancellor (Admin) Prof Sayeed Ferdous and Treasurer Prof Dr. Abul Hasnat Mohammad Shamim addressed the gathering as special guests. Registrar Prof M. Anisur Rahman moderated the session. Prof Obaidul Islam said Begum Khaleda Zia’s strong leadership in the restoration of democracy, her visionary role in education and human resource development and her historic contribution to the establishment of Bangladesh Open University would remain memorable in the nation’s history.