Paris Exhibition: RU VC sued over sending rare Bengal treasures
11th Century Surya 12th Century Twin Gadua
Ardha NarishwarRajshahi University (RU) authorities were sued yesterday for its decision of sending 24 rare ancient Bengal treasures from Barendra Research Museum (BRM) for global exposure in France.
Senior lawyer Muhammad Yahia filed the public litigation suit against RU vice chancellor Prof Altaf Hossain and RU-run BRM director Mohammad Zakaria with a Rajshahi court.
The plaintiff sought permanent injunction on the RU decision and the court will hear today on the petition.
Seven days ago, Yahia through advocate Ankur Sen served RU authority a legal notice to cancel the decision.
Yahia pleaded that sending most rare and valuable treasures of BRM would hamper research works and there is possibility of irreparable loss or damage to these.
Following government directives, RU authority in February decided to get BRM a global exposure through an international display.
France's famous Guimet Museum in Paris is sponsoring four-month exhibition styled 'Sonar Bangla' from Oct 24 this year to March 3 next year.
Some 120 objects selected from Bangladesh National Museum, Mahasthangarh, Paharpur and Mainamati Archeological Museums and BRM will be displayed at Guimet Museum.
The BRM assets include two 5th century manuscripts and 22 others 7th to 12th century old sculptures including a unique gold-coated-bronze statue of Manjusri, said BRM officials.
Senior lawyer Muhammad Yahia filed the public litigation suit against RU vice chancellor Prof Altaf Hossain and RU-run BRM director Mohammad Zakaria with a Rajshahi court.
The plaintiff sought permanent injunction on the RU decision and the court will hear today on the petition.
Seven days ago, Yahia through advocate Ankur Sen served RU authority a legal notice to cancel the decision.
Yahia pleaded that sending most rare and valuable treasures of BRM would hamper research works and there is possibility of irreparable loss or damage to these.
Following government directives, RU authority in February decided to get BRM a global exposure through an international display.
France's famous Guimet Museum in Paris is sponsoring four-month exhibition styled 'Sonar Bangla' from Oct 24 this year to March 3 next year.
Some 120 objects selected from Bangladesh National Museum, Mahasthangarh, Paharpur and Mainamati Archeological Museums and BRM will be displayed at Guimet Museum.
The BRM assets include two 5th century manuscripts and 22 others 7th to 12th century old sculptures including a unique gold-coated-bronze statue of Manjusri, said BRM officials.
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