Islamic University, March 6 -- Widespread criticism has erupted across the country over the renaming of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Hall at Islamic University (IU) to Shah Azizur Rahman Hall.

Shah Azizur Rahman remains a highly controversial figure due to his collaboration with Pakistan against Bangladesh's war of independence in 1971.

The decision on renaming the hall was made at the 267th syndicate meeting held on the university campus in Kushtia on February 26, chaired by IU Vice-Chancellor Professor Nakib Mohmmad Nasrullah.

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Netizens began denouncing the decision immediately after news broke about the renaming the hall.

Shah Aziz opposed the Language Movement in 1952. Durin...