DHAKA, Aug 15, 2020 (BSS) – The Dhaka University (DU) authorities
have observed the National Mourning Day and the 45th martyrdom
anniversary of the Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur
Rahman today with due solemnity.
The national flag along with university and hall flags were hoisted
at half-mast atop all main buildings including halls of the
university, said a DU press release.
Teachers and officials of the university led by Vice-Chancellor Dr
Akhtaruzzaman went to the Bangabandhu Memorial Museum at Dhanmondi-32
at 7:30am and placed wreaths at the portrait of the architect of
independence.
DU Pro-VC and President of Dhaka University Teachers’ Association
Professor Dr. A S M Maksud Kamal, General Secretary Dr Nizamul Hoque
Bhuiyan, among others, were present on the occasion.
A discussion was also held on the life and works of Bangabandhu at
university’s Abdul Karim Virtual Classroom adjacent to VC’s office
through virtual platform which began with screening a documentary
video on Bangabandhu.
Novelist Selina Hossain and politician Sheikh Shahidul Islam were
present as special guests at the meeting.
Besides, special prayers were also offered at all mosques after
Zohr prayer and ‘Upasanalaya’ on the campus.