DistantNews
Support us
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ฉ Bangladesh /Elections & Politics

Prime Minister, wife visit Dhaka Medical College hostel, reminisce about student days

From Daily Star · () English

Translated from English, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

At a glance

News Sources not specified New plan
  • Prime Minister Tarique Rahman and his wife visited students at Dhaka Medical College's Kazi Fazlul Huq Women's Hostel.
  • The couple reminisced about their student days and encouraged students to pursue bright futures.
  • Students took selfies with the prime minister and his wife after the visit.

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman and his wife, Dr. Zubaida Rahman, visited students at the Kazi Fazlul Huq Women's Hostel of Dhaka Medical College (DMC). Dr. Rahman, an alumna of the hostel, shared emotional memories of her time there.

When I used to bring Zubaida to the medical college, I would seat her beside me in the front seat of the car. Today, while coming here, I again asked her to sit in the front seat beside me, and I brought her to meet you.

โ€” Tarique RahmanThe Prime Minister shared a personal memory while visiting the women's hostel.

During the visit, which followed the inauguration of the โ€œDMC Day 2026โ€ program, the Prime Minister recounted a personal anecdote about bringing his wife to the college years ago. He encouraged the current students to establish themselves in their respective fields.

I pray that all of you become established in your respective fields.

โ€” Tarique RahmanThe Prime Minister addressed the students at the hostel.

Dr. Rahman urged the students to always look forward, advising them to move towards a bright future without holding onto anger or resentment despite life's challenges. She also expressed her hope that Dhaka Medical College would achieve greater international recognition for its healthcare services, aiming for a day when everyone would be proud of the institution.

Today, many memories are coming back. I spent an important part of my life on this campus. Those days are coming back to my mind.

โ€” Dr. Zubaida RahmanDr. Rahman became emotional while reminiscing about her student years at the college.

The visit concluded with students taking selfies with the Prime Minister and his wife.

We must always look forward. Many challenges and hardships would come in life. We should not hold on to anger or resentment. We must move towards a bright future.

โ€” Dr. Zubaida RahmanDr. Rahman encouraged current students to face life's challenges.
DistantNews Editorial

Originally published by Daily Star in English. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.