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BRUR, BRMC sign MoU for integrated research on Begum Rokeya
A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) has been signed between Begum Rokeya University, Rangpur (BRUR) and Begum Rokeya Memorial Center (BRMC) at Pairaband village under Mithapukur upazila of the
district.
The MoU was signed marking the Begum Rokeya Day today (Tuesday) aiming at promoting integrated research on Begum Rokeya's life philosophy, literature, social reform work and free thought.
The university's Vice-chancellor (VC) Professor Dr Md Showkat Ali and Director General (DG) of Bangla Academy Prof Dr Mohammad Azam signed the MoU on behalf of their respective organisations at the syndicate meeting room of the BRUR administrative building.
The MoU will also further strengthen cooperation between both institutions in publishing, organising joint seminars-symposia, using archives and databases, and producing research publications.
In addition, cooperation between both the institutions will be further strengthened in publishing, organising joint seminars-symposia, using archives and databases, and producing research publications.
Bangladesh University Grants Commission (UGC) Member Professor Dr Masuma
Habib, VC of Gopalganj University of Science and Technology Prof Dr Hossain
Uddin Shekhor, Head of the Department of Bangla of BRUR Prof Dr Shafiqur Rahman, Convener of the Rokeya Day 2025 Celebration Committee of BRUR Prof Dr Md Tajul Islam, Registrar Dr Md Harun-or Rashid, secretary of Bangla Academy Dr Md Selim Reza, among others, attended the event.
With the signing of this MoU, BRMC is set to merge with BRUR with the aim of better preserving and promoting the legacy of the work of Begum Rokeya Shakhawat Hossain, the pioneer of women's renaissance in the subcontinent.
Talking to BSS, the BRUR VC said that this merger will enable students, especially those from the departments of Bengali, History and Archaeology, to be directly associated with the memorial centre.
"This initiative will create new opportunities for research, study and preservation of Rokeya's life and work, especially for the younger generation. The BRMC library will also be enriched with books," he added.