Rajshahi University Vice-Chancellor, M Abdus Sobhan, said: “Not everybody had the dedication Dr Zoha showed towards students. Dr Shamsuzzoha was shot dead by the Pakistani army on February 17, 1969, while trying to dissuade soldiers from firing on protesting students. ‘Make Feb 18 National Teachers’ Day’Author and academic, Prof Muhammed Zafar Iqbal, urged the government to declare February 18, 'National Teachers' Day,' to pay homage to the country's first martyred intellectual, Dr Shamsuzzoha. He made the demand, addressing a commemorative meeting on Dr Zoha at Shahjalal University of Science and Technology in Sylhet. Calling Dr Zoha an ideal teacher, Prof Zafar said: “He embraced martyrdom while protecting his students.

Source: Dhaka Tribune February 18, 2019 14:26 UTC