World Intellectual Property Day observed at RU

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RAJSHAHI, May 4, 2026 (BSS) - World Intellectual Property Day was observed at Rajshahi University (RU) today.

This year's theme was 'IP and Sports: Ready, Set, Innovate', which highlighted the importance of intellectual property in sports and innovation in a new way.

To mark the day, a procession started at 10 am from the Senate Building premises, circled the campus, and concluded with a brief rally in front of the Syed Ismail Hossain Siraji Academic Building.

The procession was attended by Vice-Chancellor Professor Md. Faridul Islam, Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Administration) Professor Mohammad Main Uddin, Pro-Vice- Chancellor (Education) Professor Farid Uddin Khan, Treasurer Professor Md. Matiar Rahman, Proctor Professor Md. Mahbubur Rahman and IQAC Director Professor Abu Reza, along with distinguished teachers, researchers, and others concerned.

At the rally, the Vice-Chancellor said that the main objective of observing the day this year was to spread awareness among students about protecting innovation and creativity and the proper use of intellectual property in sports. He noted that such events will raise awareness of intellectual property among students and play a supportive role in opening new horizons for research and innovation in the future.