‘Editor Abdus Salam’ scholarship conferred on 5 DU students

Five students of the Mass Communication and Journalism department of Dhaka University (DU) on Sunday received 'Editor Abdus Salam Trust Fund' scholarships for their academic results in the BSS examination, according to UNB.

The recipients of the scholarships are Dipok Chandra Roy, Monir Uddin, Md Raihan Kabir, Md Chunnu Khan and Md Mahabubur Rahaman.

Besides, Bangladesh's first female photojournalist Sayeda Khanam received 'Lifetime Achievement Award' for her contribution to journalism at a programme held at the Muzaffar Ahmed Chowdhury auditorium of Social Science building on the university.

DU vice-chancellor Md Akhtaruzzaman handed over the award and scholarships among the recipients as the chief guest.

DU treasurer Md Kamal Uddin presided over the function while chairman of the Mass Communication and Journalism department Kaberi Gayen spoke among others.