Live Correspondent: NSU, the first private university of Bangladesh and also the number one in ranking among private universities in Bangladesh observes the 46th martyrdom anniversary of Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman and National Mourning Day 2021 on August 15 with due respect and solemnity maintaining social distancing due to Covid-19 pandemic.

To pay homage to the Father of the Nation, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, and other martyrs of 15th August, NSU kept the national flag hoisted at half-mast and paid the homage by placing floral wreaths at the portrait of the Father of the Nation in front of Bangabandhu Memorial Museum, Dhanmondi in the morning.

Mr. Azim Uddin Ahmed, Chairman, Board of Trustees, NSU, Mr. Benajir Ahmed, Mr. M. A. Kashem, Mr. Mohammed Shajahan & Ms. Rehana Rahman, Honorable Members of the Board of Trustees, NSU, Prof. Atiqul Islam, Vice-Chancellor, Dr. M. Ismail Hossain, Pro-Vice-Chancellor, Prof. ABM Rashedul Hassan, Treasurer, Prof. Dr. Abdul Hannan Chowdhury, Dean of the School of Business and Economics, Prof. Dr. Javed Bari, Dean, School of Engineering & Physical Sciences, Prof. Dr. Abdur Rob Khan, Dean of the School of Humanities and Social Sciences, Prof. Dr. Hasan Mahmud Reza, Dean, School of Health & Life Sciences, Heads of Departments, teachers-students, officers and staff of the University were present in the program. After paying their respects, everyone including Mr. Azim Uddin Ahmed, Chairman of the Board of Trustees took part in prayers for the souls of the martyrs who were killed on 15th August 1975.

It is worth mentioning that, NSU will organize a virtual discussion seminar and dua mahfil program on August 18, 2021, to mark the 46th martyrdom anniversary of Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman and National Mourning Day 2021. Mr. A. K. M Mozammel Huq, Honourable Minister, Ministry of Liberation War Affairs the People’s Republic of Bangladesh will be present as the Chief Guest and Mr. Azim Uddin Ahmed, Chairman, Board of Trustees, North South University will be present as the special Guest. President of Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha and former Vice-Chancellor of Dhaka University Professor A A M S Arefin Siddique will be present as Keynote Speaker. Professor Atiqul Islam, Vice-Chancellor of North South University will preside over the program.

It is worth noting, on the occasion of National Mourning Day and the 46th martyrdom anniversary of Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, a dropdown banner has been used at the main gate of North South University building since 1st August.

Dhaka, 15 August (campuslive24.com)//Bsc