Overview

This report presents RUET’s efforts to record, document, and preserve intangible cultural heritage—including local folklore, traditions, languages, and knowledge systems—supporting SDG 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities through the protection and promotion of cultural identity.

Key points

• Existence of ProjectsRUET actively contributes to the preservation of cultural heritage at local, national, and community levels , through various academic, research, and student-led initiatives. Evidence has been added as Fig. 1.
• The Old Bus of RUETRajshahi University of Engineering & Technology (RUET) has a long history of providing transportation facilities to its students, teachers and staff.
• The Inclined Pine Tree in Front of the RUET AuditoriumThe inclined pine tree located in front of the RUET Auditorium is a distinctive landscape feature of the university campus.
• RUET Shaheed MinarThe RUET Shaheed Minar is an important cultural and commemorative landmark representing the memory of the martyrs of the Language Movement of 1952.
• Graves of RUET's Martyred StudentsThe graves of RUET's martyred students are another important element of the university's heritage landscape. RUET regularly commemorates students who sacrificed their lives during the Liberation War of 1971.

Conclusion

RUET demonstrates a firm commitment to recording and preserving the intangible cultural heritage of Bangladesh, integrating it into education, research, and community outreach. Through its academic projects, cultural celebrations, and partnerships, RUET safeguards local traditions, national identity and the heritage of displaced communities, ensuring that cultural knowledge is passed to future generations.