DHAKA, March 17, 2019 (BSS)- The authority of Dhaka University (DU) here
today observed the 99th birth anniversary of Father of the Nation Bangabandhu
Sheikh Mujibur Rahman and National Children’s Day-2019 in a befitting manner.
As part of the programmes, pro-vice chancellor, treasurer, senate and
syndicate members, deans, provosts, proctors, chairpersons of departments,
directors of institutes and office heads led by DU Vice-Chancellor (VC)
Professor Dr Md Akhtaruzzaman placed wreaths at the portrait of Bangabandhu
at Bangabandhu Memorial Museum in the morning.
A discussion was held at Teacher-Student Centre (TSC) auditorium at 10.30
with Prof Akhtaruzzaman in the chair.
While addressing the programme, the VC paid rich tributes to the memory of
Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman.
He called upon the students to go forward following the principles of
Bangabandhu’s life.
The Faculty of Fine Arts arranged an art competition at the TSC cafeteria
at 10 am.
Special prayers were held at all masques and ‘upasanalaya’ on the campus
and sweets were distributed among the students.
Besides, a cultural programme was also held at the TSC auditorium.