Eleven students of the University of Dhaka's (DU) Department of Mass Communication and Journalism have received the Professor Sitara Parvin Award for their outstanding academic performance in the 2024 Bachelor of Social Science (BSS) honours examinations.
Vice-Chancellor Professor Dr ABM Obaidul Islam handed over the awards at a ceremony held at the Professor Muzaffar Ahmed Chowdhury Auditorium on Thursday.
The program was chaired by Professor Kazi Mohammad Mahbobor Rahman, acting chairperson of the department and dean of the Faculty of Social Sciences.
Journalist Kurratul-Ain-Tahmina also spoke at the event. Professor Robayet Ferdous and Associate Professor Shawonti Haider highlighted Professor Sitara Parvin's life and contributions.
Retired Professor Dr Ahaduzzaman Mohammad Ali delivered the vote of thanks, while Assistant Professor Marzia Rahman moderated the program.
Paying tribute to the late Professor Sitara Parvin, the vice-chancellor described her as an honest, sincere and dedicated teacher and researcher.
He said the award would encourage students to excel academically and help them develop knowledge, ethics and human values.
He also urged students to follow her ideals and values and contribute to building a prosperous and inclusive society.
The award recipients are Tashahud Ahmed Rafim, Arjita Sutradhar, Md Akhtarul Islam, Md Tahmidul Alam, Naushin Mushtari, Sadia Parvin Orpa, Sadia Rahman, Sanjana Jebin Chhoya, Md Fahim Hasan Mahdi, Anushka Banerjee and Ali Hasan Wahid.
Professor Sitara Parvin taught at DU's Department of Mass Communication and Journalism. She was the daughter of former president Justice Shahabuddin Ahmed and wife of Professor Dr Ahaduzzaman Mohammad Ali, a teacher in the same department.
She died in a road accident in the United States on June 23, 2005. The award was introduced in recognition of her memory and contributions.