It was agreed to rename Sylhet Medical University 'Bangamata Sheikh Fazilatunnesa Mujib Medical University' on the recommendation of newly elected governing party MP Habibur Rahman. The decision was made at the university's third syndicate meeting on Monday. Following the discussion, the university's public relations staff issued a news statement in the afternoon. On October 1, 2016, the university was created. After around three years, the name will be changed.