A new trust fund titled ‘Prof. M Muhibur Rahman Trust Fund’ has been established at Dhaka University (DU) for promotion of material chemistry research. Mrs. Shamim Rahman, wife of late Prof. M Muhibur Rahman handed over a cheque for Tk. 10 lac to DU Vice-Chancellor Prof. Dr. A. B. M. Obaidul Islam today May 17, 2026 at VC’s Meeting Room of the university to set up this trust fund to perpetuate the memories of her husband.

Treasurer of DU Prof. Dr. M. Jahangir Alam Chowdhury presided over the function while Chairperson of DU Chemistry Department Prof. Dr. Farida Begum, retired Prof. Dr. Md Yousuf Ali Mollah, Prof. Dr. Md. Abu Bin Hasan Susan, Prof. Dr. Muhammed Shah Miran and donor’s family member were present on this occasion.

Out of the income of this Trust Fund every year one MS student of DU Chemistry Department, who will conduct research on material chemistry in physical chemistry will be given research grant.

Dhaka University Vice-Chancellor Prof. Dr. A. B. M. Obaidul Islam paid glowing tributes to the memory of late Prof. M Muhibur Rahman. He also recalled the outstanding contribution of late Prof. M Muhibur Rahman in scientific research and innovation.    

It may be mentioned that, late Prof. Dr. M Muhibur Rahman of DU Chemistry Department served as Director of Centre for Advanced Research in Sciences (CARS) as well as Bose Center for Advanced Study and Research in Natural Sciences. He was a UGC Professor from 2017 to 2019. He died in 2025 at the age of 81.

17/05/2026

(Md. Rafiqul Islam)

Director

Public Relations Office

University of Dhaka