DU Live: The Flag Hoisting Day commemorating the hoisting of the first national flag of independent Bangladesh was observed today with due respect on Dhaka University campus. On March 2, 1971, independent Bangladesh's national flag, with a yellow map of Bangladesh inside a red disc in a green ambience, was hoisted amid cheers from the spirited students at a massive gathering on the vibrant Dhaka University campus.  

The then Vice-President (VP) of Dhaka University Central Students' Union (DUCSU) ASM Abdur Rab hoisted the National flag of independent Bangladesh on behalf of Swadhin Bangla Chhatra Sangram Parishad at the historic Bot-Tola premises.

Marking the historic day of Bangalee nation, DU Vice-Chancellor (VC) Professor Dr Md Akhtaruzzaman inaugurated a programme on the Bot-Tola premises adjacent to Arts Building by playing the national anthem.  

Dr Akhtaruzzaman flanked by DU Pro-VC (Academic) Dr ASM Maksud Kamal, DU Pro-VC (Administration) Dr Moammad Samad, DU Teachers Association (DUTA) president Dr Rahmat Ullah, General Secretary Dr Nizamul Hoque Bhuiyan and others hoisted the national flag of Bangladesh.  

VC Akhtaruzzaman paid rich tribute to father of the nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, national four leaders, liberation war martyrs and the DUCSU and students' leaders, who gathered at the Bot-Tola to hoist the national flag of Bangladesh on March 02, 1971.  

"The role and influence of father of the nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman is shining and visible in every verse, every moment, every background and every event of our history", said Akhtaruzzaman at the discussion.

With his dynamic and effective leadership, Bangabandhu was the main patron who was behind of gearing up such movements, creating all the necessary political and social backgrounds and elements required for country's independence, he added.   

Dhaka, 02 March (campuslive24.com)//bit