DHAKA, Oct 15, 2019 (BSS) – The Dhaka University (DU) authorities today
observed the Mourning Day remembering the Jagannath Hall tragedy in a
befitting manner.
The day is observed every year to pay homage to the memory of the
students, employees and guests who were killed in a tragic incident at
Jagannath Hall on the night of October 15 in 1985.
On that day, the roof of the dilapidated building of Jagannath Hall TV
room caved in leaving 40 students, guests and employees of the university
dead and hundreds others injured.
DU authorities observed the day with a series of programmes which includes
mourning procession, placing wreaths at the memorial on the Jagannath Hall
premises, hoisting black flags at several buildings, hoisting the university
flag at half mast and offering special prayers at all halls.
A discussion programme was also held at the TV room of Jagannath Hall with
DU Vice-Chancellor (VC) Professor Dr Md Akhtaruzzaman in the chair.