The Department of Public Administration and Governance Studies at Jatiya Kabi Kazi Nazrul Islam University (JKKNIU) has formed its first Alumni Association, titled the Public Administration and Governance Studies Alumni Association (PAGSAA), comprising former students of the department.
The committee was announced on Friday (November 6) afternoon at the conference room of the university's old administrative building in the presence of former students and teachers of the department.
Md Khaled Ibn Yusuf Ullash, a student of the university's fifth batch (2010-11 academic session) is the president of the announced committee. Solaiman Kabir, a student of the sixth batch (2011-12 academic session) is the general secretary.
Sadir Khan is the organising secretary, Md Rubel Mia is the treasurer. Several other former students have also been given different responsibilities on the committee.
Following the announcement, the association's logo was unveiled. A tree plantation programme was later held in front of the university's Teachers-Students Centre (TSC). The event also featured cultural performances and a session of shared memories.
The newly formed association is expected to strengthen communication, mutual cooperation and professional ties between former and current students of the department.
