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Fazlul Huq Muslim Hall | |
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ফজলুল হক মুসলিম হল | |
Alternative names | FH Hall |
Etymology | A. K. Fazlul Huq, Former prime minister of non-divided Bengal |
General information | |
Status | In use |
Type | Quadrangle |
Location | University of Dhaka |
Address | University Street, Dhaka 1000 |
Town or city | Dhaka |
Country | Bangladesh |
Coordinates | 23°43′33″N 90°24′12″E / 23.7259°N 90.4034°E |
Opened | 1st July 1940 |
Affiliation | University of Dhaka |
Website | |
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Fazlul Huq Muslim Hall is one of the oldest residential halls of Dhaka University. It was established in 1940 and named after A. K. Fazlul Huq who is the former prime minister of non-divided Bengal. A. K. Fazlul Huq, popularly known as Sher-e-bangla(Lion of Bengal) had important contribution for establishing Dhaka University. [1] [2]
The famous linguist Dr. Muhammad Shahidullah is the first provost of the hall. Former chairman of Human Rights Commission of Bangladesh Professor Dr. Md. Mizanur Rahman is the current provost of the hall. [1]
The hall consists with two residential buildings:
- The three-storey main building
- The five-storey south building
Facilities
[edit]The hall has a library with the books on different subjects. The library is open for the residence as well as for the non-residence students from 9:30-a.m. to 4:30 p.m. in every working day. New books are purchased in every academic year from the University fund. [1]
Annual sports are organized every year.[3]
'Fazlul Huq Muslim Hall Debating Club' is a renowned debating club in Dhaka University premises. It hosts the National Science Debating Festival every year.[4]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c "Fazlul Huq Muslim Hall". University of Dhaka. Retrieved 5 August 2018. Cite error: The named reference "DU" was defined multiple times with different content (see the help page).
- ^ "Sher-e-bangla contribution for establishing DU". The Independent. 6 August 2015. Retrieved 5 August 2018.
- ^ "Annual Sports of FH Hall Held". The New Nation. 19 January 2018. Retrieved 5 August 2018.
- ^ "DU holds 11th National Science Debating Festival". The Daily Star. 24 May 2018. Retrieved 5 August 2018.