Eminent academic Rehana Sultana passes away

Eminent academic and activist Prof Rehana Sultana passed away today after a prolonged illness.

She was 58.

Prof Rehana, the Dean, School of Arts & Social Sciences, Maulana Azad National Urdu University (MANUU) based here, was associated with the varsity right from its early days and contributed to its growth immensely in various capacities.

She was instrumental in establishing the Centre for Women Studies, which she headed in addition to the Department of Women Education.

She was a champion of women's causes, according to a MANUU release.

Before joining the university, she had established an educational society almost 30 years back in the old city, primarily focusing on girls' education.
 

She was also associated with several NGOs, the release said, adding that she received various awards in recognition of her outstanding services.