DU marks 100th anniversary

The Dhaka University (DU) authorities celebrated Thursday its 100th anniversary on a limited scale considering the Covid-19 pandemic situation, reports BSS.

However, the day was celebrated through some online and symbolic programmes but no physical event was held on the campus marking the day, said a press release.

DU Vice-chancellor (VC) Md Akhtaruzzaman inaugurated the centenary celebration through tree plantation on the premises of Curzon Hall.

The programmes of the day started with the performance of national anthem, hoisting of national flag and university flag and balloon flying on the premises of Nabab Nawab Ali Chowdhury Senate Bhaban of the university.

DU pro-vice-chancellor (administration) Muhammad Samad, pro-VC (Academic) ASM Maksud Kamal, treasurer Momtaz Uddin, Proctor Professor AKM Golam Rabbani, Deans, DU Teachers Association (DUTA) President Professor Rahmat Ullah, General Secretary Professor Nizamul Hoque Bhuiyan and teachers from different faculty attended the symbolic programme.