Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University vice-chancellor Professor Dr Md Shahinul Alam at the Saraswati Puja celebrations on the BSMMU campus in Dhaka on Monday urged the people of the country to maintain good relations and unity for the smooth running of the institution and the country.
Attending as chief guest at the festival organised by the BSMMU Saraswati Puja Celebration Council, he also emphasised the importance of peaceful coexistence, mentioning the relations of Hindu-Muslim in the country, said a press release.
Saraswati Puja, worshiping the goddess of knowledge, music, art and culture, was celebrated amid much enthusiasm and festivity at the BSMMU.
Pro-VC for administration Professor Dr Md Abul Kalam Azad, pro-VC for research and development Professor Dr Md Mujibur Rahman Hawlader, treasurer Professor Dr Nahreen Akhtar, registrar Professor Dr Md Nazrul Islam, proctor Dr Sheikh Forhad, president of Saraswati Puja Celebration Council Professor Dr Gopen Kumar Kundu, general secretary Professor Dr Sushankar Kumar Mandal, among others, attended the festival.