Commemorating the 32nd death anniversary of National Professor Qazi Motahar Hossain, the Dhaka University vice-chancellor on Wednesday said Motahar not only worked for the development of science and technology, but also for human interest, women rights and a non-communal Bangladesh.
Institute of Statistical Research and Training of Dhaka University on Wednesday organised a commemorative speech, scholarship and award giving ceremony to mark the day.
DU VC AAMS Arefin Siddique addressed the programme as special guest, while Sanzida Khatun, president of the Qazi Motahar Hossain Foundation, presided over the programme.
The programme was arranged in joint collaboration with the foundation and Dhaka University Statistics Department at the TSC (Teacher Student Centre) in the morning.
At the beginning of the programme, former dean of DU Arts Faculty and UGC member DKM Mohoshin read out a memorandum titled “Qazi Motahar Hossain Manosh.”
“The nation cannot forget the contributions of Qazi Motahar Mossain in the sector of science, technology, education and research,” the VC said in his speech, and urged the youths to uphold the Motahar inspiration in their lives.
Meanwhile, students of the Statistics Department, who achieved brilliant success, were rewarded at the occasion.
Qazi Motahar Hossain joined Dhaka University in 1921 as a demonstrator of Physics. In 1948, his efforts ensured the establishment of the Statistics MA. In 1964, he founded the Institute of Statistical Research and Training, and retired in 1961.
Qazi Motahar wrote several books, including Nazrul Kabyo Porichiti (1955) and Nirbachito Probondho (1976). He was awarded the Bangla Academy Shahitya Purashkar in 1966 and the Independence Day Award in 1979.