Pabna University of Science and Technology has started an inter-departmental cricket tournament. Photo : BSS

PABNA, Feb 12, 2025 (BSS) - Inter-Department Cricket Tournament has begun at Pabna University of Science and Technology (PUST) in memory of Shaheed Zahidul Islam who embraced martyrdom in July-August mass uprising.

PUST Vice-Chancellor professor Dr. S M Abdul-Awal inaugurated the tournament. Pro Vice-Chancellor Professor Md. Nazrul Islam and Treasurer Professor Md. Shamim Ahsan were present.

Twenty one teams from 21 departments of the university are taking part in the tournament and the final match will be held on February 22. 

Department of Economics and department of Tourism and Hospitality Management competed in the opening match.

It can be mentionable that Zahidul Islam, a student of Pabna Polytechnic Institute, embraced martyrdom in the anti-discrimination student movement on August 4 last.