Construction of Shahid Abu Sayeed Gate inaugurated in Berobi

The construction work of Shaheed Abu Sayeed Gate has been inaugurated at Begum Rokeya University, Rangpur. (9 October 2026) In the afternoon, the Minister of Disaster Management and Relief, Government of the People's Republic of Bangladesh, Asadul Habib Dulu MP, inaugurated the construction work as the chief guest at a program organized on the university campus. Professor Dr. Abdullah-Al-Mamun, Member of the University Grants Commission (UGC) of Bangladesh, was present as a special guest at the program. Shaheed Abu Sayeed's father, Maqbul Hossain, was present as the guest of honor. Rangpur Development Authority (RDA) Chairman Shamsuzzaman Samu, Bangladesh Steel and...

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The construction work of Shaheed Abu Sayeed Gate has been inaugurated at Begum Rokeya University, Rangpur. (9 October 2026) In the afternoon, the Minister of Disaster Management and Relief, Government of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh, Asadul Habib Dulu MP, inaugurated the construction work as the chief guest at a program organized on the university campus. Professor Dr. Abdullah-Al-Mamun, Member of the University Grants Commission (UGC) of Bangladesh, was present as a special guest at the program. Shaheed Abu Sayeed’s father, Maqbul Hossain, was present as the guest of honor. Rangpur Development Authority (RDA) Chairman Shamsuzzaman Samu, Bangladesh Steel and Engineering Corporation Chairman Abdul Khalek, Rangpur Deputy Commissioner Israt Jahan, among others, were also present at the inauguration program.
After the inauguration of the construction work, Berobi Registrar (Additional Duty) Professor Dr. Ferdous Rahman moderated a brief discussion meeting as the chief guest. Asadul Habib Dulu, MP, Minister of Disaster Management and Relief Ministry, spoke as the chief guest. He said, Abu Sayeed is a symbol of freedom-loving people. We can be proud of Rangpur for three reasons. First, in whose name this university is named, Begum Rokeya. Second, this Bhawaiya song written in the regional language of Rangpur has been enriched all over the world by Sur Samrat Abbas Uddin. And third, the bravery of the people of Rangpur, the way martyr Abu Sayeed, the hero of the July Movement, stood in front of the bullets with his chest raised, is now known to the whole of Bangladesh and the world. These three personalities are the pride of the Rangpur region. The minister said, Bangladesh is now being guided on the right path under the current government through the sacrifices of the students and the people in the 24th Movement. He said. All possible assistance will be provided to ensure that the ECNEC passes the special development project for the infrastructure development of Begum Rokeya University as soon as possible.
Professor Dr. Abdullah-al-Mamun, a member of the University Grants Commission (UGC) of Bangladesh, spoke as a special guest. He said that the July Movement is one of the many mass uprisings that have taken place all over the world. The sacrifice of martyr Abu Sayeed will be written in golden letters on the chest of everyone in the world. He said that a special development project will be passed by the ECNEC by December this year to take Begum Rokeya University forward.
He further said that modern and up-to-date subjects such as robotics, AI, cyber security, data science will be introduced in the university’s organogram very soon. In addition, the process of recruiting new teachers will also be started to eliminate the teacher crisis. UGC member Professor Dr. Abdullah-al-Mamun assured all kinds of cooperation to take this school in the northern region forward.
In his speech, Vice Chancellor of Begum Rokeya University, Rangpur, Professor Dr. Shawkat Ali said, “Shaheed Abu Sayeed is the pride of our university and a symbol of protest against injustice. This gate, which is associated with his memory, is not just a gateway, but an inseparable monument of our independence, values ​​and consciousness.” He said, with the cooperation of the University Grants Commission and as per the guidelines of the current government, a proposal has already been sent to the UGC to introduce some new subjects or departments that are suitable for the times to move the country forward. The Vice Chancellor expressed hope that Begum Rokeya University will prosper further with the full cooperation of the current government.
Other speakers at the event included Shamsur Rahman Sumon, Rafael Imtiaz Yamin and Rifat Hossain Rafi, students of Berobi University. Teachers, officials, employees and students of various departments of the university were present at the event.