Family members of Dr Shahidullah meet president
Family members of linguist Dr Muhammad Shahidullah yesterday met President Iajuddin Ahmed at Bangabhaban and requested for government steps to observe the birth and death anniversary of the language veteran at national level.
They also called for renaming Dhaka University Language Institute and the road in front of Bangla Academy after Dr Muhammad Shahidullah, introducing "Dr Shahidullah Medal" in Bangla Academy and setting up a Chair in the DU after his name.
President Iajuddin gave a patient hearing to the delegation members, led by Dr Shahidullah's granddaughter Farida Moni, and stressed the need for upholding the dignity of the country's knowledgeable men.
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