Archive · 23 May 2025
Pabna College Removes Suchitra Sen's Name, Sparking Controversy
A college in Bangladesh decided to remove the famous actress Suchitra Sen's name from a student hall.
This made a lot of people in the film world upset.
The college principal said it was because of pressure from politicians and a nearby country.
People who make movies think it's wrong and disrespectful to her memory, calling it an attempt to erase her legacy.
They argue that famous people, like actors, deserve recognition.
The college's move has stirred up arguments about honoring artists and the influence of politics.
Govt Edward College in Pabna, Bangladesh, has removed Suchitra Sen's name from a hall nameplate.
The hall was formerly named 'Suchitra Sen Student Hall' but is now 'July 36 Student Hall'.
The college principal cited pressure from political leaders and a neighboring country's high commission as reasons for the change.
Film industry figures strongly criticized the decision.
The college was founded in 1898 and was formerly known as Pabna College and Edward College.
- Who
- Pabna's Govt Edward College, led by Principal Md Abdul Awal Miah, made the decision; The Film Federation of India has reacted to the decision.
- What
- Pabna's Govt Edward College dropped Suchitra Sen's name from a residential hall's nameplate, changing it to 'July 36 Student Hall'.
- When
- The nameplate was recently changed.
- Where
- Pabna's Govt Edward College in Bengal
- Why
- The college administration stated the name change was due to pressure from political leaders and a neighboring country's high commission.
Film Fraternity's Viewpoint
College Administration's Viewpoint
Rationale for Name Change
Film Fraternity's Viewpoint
The decision is an irresponsible act that severs the connection from the roots.
College Administration's Viewpoint
The hall was previously named under pressure from political leaders and a neighboring country's high commission; There are no establishments within educational institutions in the country named after film actors or actresses.
- Suchitra Sen's Birth Name
- Roma Dasgupta
- College Founding Year
- 1898
- Name after the then Emperor of India
- Edward VII
- Former Hall Name
- Suchitra Sen Student Hall
- Current Hall Name
- July 36 Student Hall