Dhaka University (DU) is celebrating its 105th founding anniversary on Tuesday with grand campus-wide festivities under the theme “Building an Inclusive and Non-Discriminatory Society: Role of Dhaka University.”
Founded on July 1, 1921, the prestigious institution will host day-long events starting with a vibrant rally at 9:30 AM at Smriti Chirantan monument, followed by a colourful procession led by Vice-Chancellor Professor Dr Niaz Ahmed Khan at 9:45 AM.
The inauguration ceremony begins at 10 AM at TSC’s Payra Chattor, featuring flag hoisting, ceremonial cake cutting, and musical performances by the Department of Music. International students will also present cultural performances, showcasing the university’s diversity.
A discussion session at 10:30 AM in the TSC auditorium will include a keynote speech by Professor Dr S M A Faiz, Chairman of the University Grants Commission. Pro-Vice Chancellors Professor Dr Saima Haque Bidisha and Professor Dr Mamun Ahmed, along with Treasurer Professor Dr M Jahangir Alam Chowdhury, will attend as special guests.
Classes are suspended from 10 AM to 12 PM, though examinations will proceed as scheduled. Vehicular access through Nilkhet and Fuller Road will be restricted between 9:30 AM and 10:30 AM. To mark the occasion, key campus landmarks including the Vice-Chancellor’s Building, Curzon Hall, Arts Building, and TSC have been illuminated for the celebrations.
