‘I am proud as a student of SM Hall’: President assures all steps to preserve the hall’s heritage

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Dhaka, 11 November 2026 (BSS): President Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir has assured that all necessary steps will be taken to preserve the history and heritage of Dhaka University’s Salimullah Muslim (SM) Hall.

A delegation led by Zakir Ahmed Khan, president of the hall’s alumni association, went to pay a courtesy call on the President at Bangabhaban today. He said this there.

The President’s press wing gave this information in a press release.

At the meeting, the President said, ‘As a student of SM Hall, I feel proud.’

He also recalled various memories of his days living in the hall at the time.

Members of the delegation said they are proud that Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir, himself a former student of SM Hall, has been elected President. They also conveyed greetings and congratulations to the President.

The delegation sought the President’s attention to the renovation of the historic hall’s risky buildings and the construction of new buildings.

In response, the President said arrangements will be made for everything needed to preserve the hall as part of history and heritage.

He also recalled that current Prime Minister Tarique Rahman was also a student of this hall.

As a former student of the hall, the President advised the delegation to take the initiative to organise a reunion. The delegation expressed gratitude to him for this.

The President’s secretaries concerned were present at the time.

Background

According to a Desh Rupantor report of 14 August 2026, Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir had been finalised as BNP’s candidate for the country’s 23rd President. After becoming the candidate, he formally resigned from the post of BNP secretary general following party rules.

Sources

Background sources: Desh Rupantor, 14 August 2026