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Prof Anisuzzaman inaugurating the two-day-long
'Bangla Sammilar', (re-union) of ex-students of Bangla
Department of Chittagong University at Foy's Lake on Friday.
Focus Bangla

BSS, Chittagong

The two-day reunion and reminiscence function of Alumni Association of Chittagong University (CU) Bengali Department was held yesterday inside picturesque Foy's Lake Amusement Park in the city with much enthusiasm and festivity.

Noted academic Professor Dr Anisuzzaman formally inaugurated the function by releasing colourful balloons with the presence of huge alumni of the department, a CU press release said.

Poet Ovik Osman presided over the inaugural function.

Executive President of the Alumni Association Journalist Bishwajit Chowdhury, its Vice-President Advocate Shihabuddin Mahmud Ratan and General Secretary Zinnah Chowdhury , among others, spoke at the function.

Recalling his long relationship as former teacher of the department, Professor Anisuzzaman said the CU Bengali Department has contributed much for the development and enrichment of the Bengali literature and culture.

He thanked the teachers and students of the department for arranging such a function and said ever-lasting warm and respectful relations between the teachers and students of the department would increase further through such a congregation.

The function was followed by reminiscence of the participants and cultural soiree presented by some reputed traditional folk singers and drummers.