Published: 12:03 AM, 16 April 2026
Book on Persian language launched in Dhaka University
A ceremony was held in the RC Majumder Arts Auditorium in Dhaka University on Wednesday (15 April 2026) titled "Bonge Forashi Bhasha O Shahitto Chorchar Itihash" (The History of Practicing Persian Language and Literature in Bengal). The book has been authored by eminent historian Mohammad Abdul Hye. It contains 592 pages with a lot of references and valuable information for inquisitive students and teachers. Syed Reza Mir Mohammadi, Cultural Counselor of Iranian Embassy in Dhaka wrote the preamble to the book.
Professor Dr. Harun Ur Rashid Askari, former Vice Chancellor of Islamic University Bangladesh and ex Director General of Bangla Academy inaugurated the program. Dr. M Abdul Aziz, Managing Director of Academia Publishing House Limited gave the welcome speech.
