President lays foundation stone of Thakurgaon univ

The president laid the foundation stone at 11:20AM on Monday at the designated site of the proposed university beside the Thakurgaon-Pirganj road in the Jamalpur area of Sadar upazila.

The ceremony marks another step toward expanding access to higher education in the region. Local residents hope the university, once established, will create greater opportunities for students from Thakurgaon and neighbouring districts.

It was Mirza Fakhrul's first official visit to his home district as President. He laid the foundation stone on the second day of his two-day official visit.

The president arrived in Thakurgaon around noon on Sunday (September 6).