Dhaka, Oct. 14 -- A disappointing attendance was seen at the academics' discussion organized on the 17th founding anniversary of Begum Rokeya University (BRU) in Rangpur.

The pandals were empty except for a handful of teachers at the discussion.

Earlier, the 17th founding anniversary of Begum Rokeya University (BRU) was observed on Sunday.

The speakers discussed the founding history of the university, the improvement of the quality of higher education and the role of the university in research, but the absence of ordinary students was noticeable to everyone on Sunday.

In addition, the university officials and employees were not present at the same program.

On the other hand, the cultural program held in the evening was a completely dif...