Barishal University observers National Mourning Day

 

BU Live: The 47th martyrdom anniversary and National Mourning Day of Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman were observed in Barishal University  with due solemnity.

At the initiative of the university authorities, recitation of the Holy Quran, special prayers, and tree plantation were held.

On the occasion, a condolence rally was held under the leadership of BU Vice-Chancellor Professor Dr Md Sadequl Arefin with the participation of the 24 departments.

Later, the authorities paid humble tribute to Father of the Nation by laying wreath at his portrait at the 6 Point Memorial of BU.

A discussion meeting was also organised by the university administration at Kirtankhola Auditorium at 11 am.

Chaired by Vice-Chancellor Sadequl Arefin, the programme was attended by  Barishal City Mayor Serniabat Sadiq Abdullah the chief guest and Treasurer Prof Dr  Mohammad Badruzzaman Bhuiyan as special guest.

Speaking on the occasion, Serniabat Sadiq Abdullah said “Bangabandhu means Bangladesh.  Those who killed Bangabandhu on August 15 actually intended to kill Bangladesh.  Bangabandhu is not just a person, rather he is a spirit.  They killed Bangabandhu that day but could not erase his spirit.  As long as Bangladesh exists, Bangabandhu be alive in the hearts of every Bengali.”

The young generation is the bearer of Bangabandhu's spirit, he said adding that by holding this spirit, they will someday build the golden Bengal as envisaged by nation’s founding father.

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

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