Prof Dr Harun-ur-Rashid, former vice-chancellor of National University, has been appointed as 'Bangabandhu Chair' of National University (NU). The appointment decision was made at the 252nd syndicate meeting of the university on Saturday, said a press release. The 'Bangabandhu Chair' position has been introduced for the first time in the National University, it said. Vested groups spreading falsehood about new curriculum: Dipu Moni  Dr Rashid completed his BA (Hons) and MA in Political Science Department from Dhaka University and obtained PhD degree from London University in 1983 with Commonwealth Scholarship. He did post-doctoral research at the University of London, Uppsala University in Sweden and Ryukoku University in Japan. He started teaching as a lecturer in the Political Science Department of Chittagong University in 1979. Later he joined the Political Science Department of Dhaka University. Bangladesh offers quality education at affordable cost Dr. Rashid won the 'Bangla Academy Literary Award-2021' for his research on Bangabandhu. In 2016, he was awarded the Best Book Gold Medal by Bangladesh University Grants Commission for Best Publications. Dr. Rashid has written 19 original research books so far. His 100 research articles have been published in journals at home and abroad. He recently served as 'Bangabandhu Professorial Fellow' at the Bangladesh Chair of the South Asian Institute at Heidelberg University, Germany. DU BCL thanks Sheikh Hasina for metro station at TSC He was also selected for the "Bangladesh Chair: Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Professorial Fellowship" at the South Asia Institute of Heidelberg University, Germany.

Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR) and Delhi University on Monday signed an MoU to set up ‘Bangabandhu Chair’ at the university to honour Father of the Nation and the greatest Bengali of all times Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman. The decision for establishing the chair was taken during Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Bangladesh in March 2021. The development, however, coincides with the 50th anniversary of Bangladesh’s independence and Bangladesh-India diplomatic relations. Director General of ICCR Dinesh K Patnaik and Vice-Chancellor of Delhi University Prof PC Joshi signed the MoU on behalf of their respective sides at a ceremony at ICCR in Azad Bhavan in New Delhi in the evening. READ: Bangabandhu Chair to be established at Delhi University President of ICCR Vinay Sahasrabuddhe and Bangladesh High Commissioner to India Muhammad Imran witnessed the signing ceremony when senior officials of the mission and Indian Ministry of External Affairs were present. Indian Foreign Secretary Harsh Vardhan Shringla sent a message on the occasion. Indian High Commissioner to Bangladesh Vikram Doraiswami joined the programme virtually from Dhaka. As per the MoU, a foreign visiting professor or a subject expert on Bangladesh is likely to be a person of Bangladeshi origin who will be occupying the “chair”. The key focus of establishment of the chair will be on the shared cultural heritage of India and Bangladesh with subjects like Anthropology, Buddhist Studies, Geography, History, Music, Fine Arts and Political Science. Speaking on the occasion, the ICCR President said: “We’re proud to establish ‘Bangabandhu Chair’ at Delhi University in memory of an undisputed leader like Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman. Muhammad Imran said there is no doubt that the establishment of ‘Bangabandhu Chair’ is a timely initiative. “I hope that it will immensely contribute to broaden our scope for intellectual and academic exchanges and intensify people to people contact. It would hopefully bridge the gap of information about today’s Bangladesh and her people – the unique history, determination and struggle for emancipation and independence, the recent economic achievements, the emerging soft power, the secular ideology, and overall future of the country,” he said. He said Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman is one of the most iconic 20th century politicians of the world. “We believe the coming generations would continue to find Bangabandhu, a towering personality, with rock solid determination like Himalayas, as compared by Fidel Castro to describe him. READ: Bangabandhu Chair to be established in University of Brasilia in Mujib Year Bangladesh and India are enjoying excellent bilateral relations which have reached an unprecedented height under the visionary leadership of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and Prime Minister Narendra Modi, said the Bangladesh High Commission in New Delhi. “We will be doing a lot but we wanted to start with an important country and what more could be important than Bangladesh particularly this year when we are celebrating 50th anniversary of the Independence of Bangladesh, 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations and the 100th birth anniversary of Bangabandhu, Sheikh Mujibur Rahman.” said Mr. Dinesh K. Patnaik, Director General, ICCR. “I am sure that this very important innovation catalyzes further sharing of knowledge and understanding, future growth of ties among institutions and more common face of work, I hope that we find the distinguished occupant for the chair at the earliest.” stated Mr. Harsh Vardhan Shringla, Foreign Secretary, MEA in his speech. "It is a historical moment to host this first-ever Bangabandhu chair, who was an ideal hero for all of us and was a symbol of liberty, democracy, and freedom," said, Prof PC Joshi, Acting VC, University of Delhi “We will work closely with ICCR and Delhi University to ensure that all sides are satisfied with the selection of candidates that we hope to find.” said Mr. Vikram Doraiswami, High Commission of India Dhaka. READ: Bangabandhu Chair to be established in University of Brasilia in Mujib Year “This chair is the celebration of commonality in our world view, we stand for peace, fraternity, and equal respect to all belief systems," said Dr. Vinay Sahasrabuddhe, President ICCR.

Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR) will establish ’Bangabandhu Chair’ at the University of Delhi to honor Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman and marking the 50th anniversary of Bangladesh’s independence and Bangladesh-India diplomatic relations. Dinesh K. Patnaik, Director General, ICCR and Prof. P.C. Joshi, acting Vice Chancellor, University of Delhi will sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on July 12 for setting up of the Chair for five academic years. This initiative is the outcome of one of the understandings reached during Prime Minister Narendra Modi's state visit to Bangladesh in March 2021. READ: Photo exhibition on life, legacy of Bangabandhu inaugurated in Seoul  The Bangabandhu Chair will focus on better understanding of developments in Bangladesh, one of India’s most important neighbours, positioned at the strategic intersection of India’s 'Neighborhood First' and 'Act East' policies, said the ICCR. It said this step will reinforce exchanges in the field of academics, art and culture between the two countries. As Bangladesh records consistent economic growth and has rapidly raised its socio-economic standards, there could not be a more appropriate time for Indian academia and contributors to policy making to pay more attention to Bangladesh Studies in an institutional manner, ICCR said adding that this Chair is an important step in this direction. The Chair will be occupied by a foreign visiting Professor or subject expert on Bangladesh preferably a person of Bangladeshi origin. The Chair will also focus on the Indo-Bangladesh common cultural heritage and subjects like Anthropology, Buddhist Studies, Geography, History, Modern Indian Languages (including Bangla), Music and Fine Arts, Political Science, International Relations and Sociology. READ: Bangabandhu's birth centenary: Philippines unveils commemorative cover, stamp It will teach as per the academic requirements of the University and will also help in guiding and mentoring of research students. It will also take part in other activities of the university relating to seminars, conferences, faculty interaction etc. and public lectures. The ICCR has set up various Chairs on Indian studies abroad and this is the first of its kind initiative of setting-up a Chair on Bangladesh in India and is an important step towards strengthening Indo-Bangladesh ties. READ: Rahimafrooz Renewable Energy wins Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Industrial Award The high priority that the ICCR has always attached to enhancing cultural and educational connectivity is an extension of India's outreach to the world. ICCR is particularly proud to have Delhi University as its partner in this pioneering exercise, in recognition of the university’s long-standing reputation for excellence.

India has announced the establishment of Bangabandhu Chair at the University of Delhi. In view of the 50th anniversary of the Independence of Bangladesh as well as the establishment of bilateral diplomatic ties, both sides have agreed to jointly commemorate these epochal events in 19 select countries. Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina thanked the Indian side for considering Bangladesh’s proposal to name the historic road from Mujib Nagar to Nadia on the Bangladesh-India border as "Shadhinota Shorok” commemorating the historic significance of the road during Bangladesh’s Liberation War. Also read: Bangabandhu chair to be established at RU in Mujib Borsho Both sides looked forward to inaugurating the road soon as part of the joint celebrations, according to joint statement. The Bangladesh side welcomed the decision of the government of India to announce 1000 “Shuborno Jayanti Scholarships” for Bangladeshi students for pursuing education/courses in India. The two countries noted with satisfaction that the filming of the biopic on Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, under the direction of Indian film director Shyam Benegal, has commenced and is expected to be completed according to schedule. Also read:  Bangabandhu Chair to be established in University of Brasilia in Mujib Year Both sides stressed on the need to commence work on the Liberation War documentary at the earliest. Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended an invitation to Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to visit India in 2022 in commemoration of the Golden Jubilee of the establishment of diplomatic relations. To mark the 50th anniversary of India-Bangladesh friendship, both sides released respective commemorative postage stamps. It was decided to commemorate 06 December as Maitri Diwas, the day when India recognized Bangladesh in the year 1971. Also read: Establishment of Bangabandhu Chair proposed in Netherlands Indian Prime Minister Modi extended an invitation to 50 young entrepreneurs from Bangladesh to visit India to connect with the start up and innovation ecosystems in India and meet the venture capitalists.

The University of Brasília, a prestigious academic institution of Latin America, has agreed to establish a “Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Chair” at its South Asian Studies department.