Dhaka University Rokeya Hall organized a series of day-long programmes on Thursday to observe Rokeya Day. Photo: BSSDHAKA, Jan 16, 2026 (BSS) - The Dhaka University (DU) Rokeya Hall organized a series of day-long programmes on Thursday to observe Rokeya Day, culminating in the distribution of the prestigious Begum Rokeya Memorial Foundation Gold Medal and Scholarships. The day's festivities included a colorful rally, the 37th Begum Rokeya Memorial Foundation commemorative lecture, and an award ceremony held at the Rokeya Hall auditorium in the evening, said a press release. Congratulating the awardees, he described them as the "successors of Begum Rokeya" and urged them to spread the light of knowledge throughout society. This year, Jayanti Ghosh, a student from the Department of Mathematics, was honored with the 'Begum Rokeya Memorial Foundation Gold Medal'.

Source: Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha January 16, 2026 17:41 UTC