A sincere expression of admiration for Principal Dr. Purnima Basu as the 140-year-old Surendranath College for Women’s Urdu Department honors her visionary leadership, academic service, and lasting legacy.
By Qalam Times News Network
Kolkata | 28 November 2025
Admiration—that’s the feeling that set the tone for the heartfelt ceremony organized by the Urdu Department of Surendranath College for Women to honor Principal Dr. Purnima Basu on her retirement. The faculty expressed sincere gratitude for her exceptional service, her vision, and her unwavering commitment to academic and cultural growth.
A Vision Remembered With Admiration
What added even more depth to this admiration was the acknowledgment of Dr. Basu’s pivotal role in establishing the Urdu Department and launching the Honours programme. This achievement stands as a clear reflection of her insight, her dedication to inclusive education, and her appreciation for linguistic diversity. Under her leadership, the department matured into a vibrant, thoughtful academic space that expanded the intellectual horizons of countless students.
Her guidance also energized the department to host conferences, seminars, and literary gatherings that brought a fresh breath of life to Urdu studies on campus.
Warm Praise and Enduring Respect
The note of appreciation highlighted not only her administrative ability but also her gentle speech, broad vision, and humane presence—qualities that made her a source of inspiration for everyone around her.
Dr. Nuzhat Zahra, Head of the Department, welcomed her with a bouquet and presented the Bengali translation of Kulliyat-e-Faiz as a graceful literary tribute. Faculty members Dr. Rayees Ahmed, Afaq Haider, and Dr. Mohammad Farooque also offered their regard and warm wishes.
The Urdu Department conveyed heartfelt prayers for Dr. Basu’s health, happiness, and continued success in the years ahead.
