Martyrs Day Observed at Jahangirnagar University

Martyrs Day observed at JU

The Amar Ekushey and International Mother Language Day was observed at Jahangirnagar University (JU) campus on 21st February 2017 with due solemnity.

Marking the day, JU Vice-Chancellor Professor Dr. Farzana Islam paid deep homage to the martyrs of the historic Language Movement by placing wreaths at the Central Shaheed Minar on the campus with the clock striking one-minute past zero hours.

JU Pro-VC Professor Dr. Abul Hossain, Treasurer Professor Dr. Abul Khair, Registrar Abu Bakr Siddique, dean of different faculties, provosts of dormitories and teachers of the university were present with VC to pay homage to the martyrs.

JU Mahila Club, JU Teachers' Association (JUTA), JU Journalists' Association (JUJA), JU Officers' Association, JU Physically-challenged Development Foundation, JU unit of Bangladesh Chhatra League and other political, cultural and social organizations offered their respect to the language martyrs.

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Account BenefitEarlier, a cultural function was also held on the premises of Central Shaheed Minar on Monday evening organized by JU Teacher-Student Center while the VC Professor Dr Farzana Islam addressed the function as the chief guest. However, the national flag was flown at half-mast at all academic and administrative buildings of the campus.

Marking the day, a painting competition for children was also held at the Old Arts building on the campus while JU VC Professor Dr. Farzana Islam addressed the function as the chief guest and distributed prizes among the winners.

Earlier, a Probhat Ferry (mourning procession), led by JU VC, was brought out from JU Teachers' and Officers' club premises, which ended at the Central Shaheed Minar after parading the main streets of the campus.
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