The Centre for Research, HRD and Publications (CRHP) at Prime University has officially announced a call for creative and academic submissions for the 2026 (9th) edition of the university’s annual magazine, "THE RAY".

In a notice issued on March 28, 2026, the editorial board invited students and faculty members to submit their original works in either Bengali or English. The magazine aims to showcase a diverse range of literary and historical perspectives.

Submission Categories

The editorial board is seeking contributions across nine broad categories:

1. Poetry and Rhymes

2. Travelogues

3. Short Stories

4. Translations and Foreign Literature

5. Memoirs and Personal Essays

6. Inventions and Biographies of Famous Personalities

7. Socio-economics, Heritage, Culture, History, and Bengali Coexistence

8. Bangladesh Affairs: Language Movement, Liberation War, and the Student-People Uprising of '24.

9. Public Awareness, Character Building, and Religious Essays

Submission Guidelines and Deadlines

To ensure a high standard of publication, the CRHP has outlined the following requirements for all contributors:

• Word Limit: Articles must be within 1,200 words.

• Formatting: Soft copies should be in MS Word, using Times New Roman for English or Sutonny MJ for Bengali.

• Required Documents: One hard copy of the writing, a personal introduction (ID), and a passport-sized photograph.

• Submission Deadline: All entries must be submitted by April 30, 2026.

How to Submit

Interested writers can submit their soft copies via email to pucrhp@gmail.com. Hard copies should be delivered directly to the CRHP Office (Room No. 316).

The notice was signed by Professor Dr. Rakibul Hasan, Editor of "The Ray" and Head of the Department of Bengali. This initiative continues Prime University’s tradition of fostering intellectual growth and providing a platform for the creative voices within its community.