HT Bureau
GUWAHATI, July 2: BHB College marked a joyous and vibrant celebration on Saturday, as it observed its 52nd foundation day. A meeting was conducted under the chairmanship of Dr Nayan Jyoti Das, principal of the college, and hosted by Preeti Rekha Dutta, assistant professor of the Assamese department. The event commenced with Dr Manoranjan Das, former principal of the college, and Hem Chandra Haloi, chairman of the Governing Body, paying tribute to the college’s founding members.
Special invitees, including Dr Rina Rani Deka, former acting principal of the college, Vivekananda Choudhary, former UDA, and cultural activists Hareskrishna Talukdar and Gopenka Das, along with former student Sopun Kalita, graced the meeting. During their speeches, Hem Chandra Haloi, Dr Manoranjan Das, Dr Rina Rani Deka, Vivekananda Choudhary, Dr Upendra Nath Barman, and Dr Dipti Kalita reminisced about the college’s history and acknowledged the efforts made by individuals to establish and develop the college. They expressed their delight at the progress and growth achieved by the institution.
Addressing the gathering, principal Dr Das emphasised that despite numerous challenges, the college has persevered and made significant contributions to advancing educational values. He noted the various progressive initiatives undertaken for students and the overall development of the college during his nine-month tenure. Dr Das also shed light on the college’s future endeavours in the pursuit of excellence across all educational domains. The event featured captivating cultural performances by Harekrishna Talukdar, Dr Nayan Jyoti Das, Upendra Nath Barman, Preeti Rekha Dutta, and Sapun Kalita.
The organisation of the program was led by Prabodh Kalita and Dr Namita Das Gurung, while Dr Kalpana Baishya concluded the meeting with a vote of thanks.Â