Int'l Chinese Language Day observed at DU 

The 'International Chinese Language Day' was observed on the Dhaka University (DU) campus on Friday.

Marking the day, a cultural programme was held at the Institute of Modern Languages (IML) auditorium.

IML of DU arranged the programme with the assistance of Confucius Institute at North South University (NSU) and the Confucius Classroom of Shanto Mariam-Honghe.
Pro-VC (Administration) Prof Saima Haque Bidisha addressed the event as the chief guest with Director of the DU Confucius Institute Dr. Yang Hui in the chair.

On the occasion, Cultural Counsellor of the Chinese Embassy Li Shaopeng was present as special guest.

Director of IML Prof Mohammad Absar Kamal delivered the welcome speech.

Students presented music and an eye-catching cultural programme in the event. However, students who are studying at the Department of Chinese Language and Culture at the DU, NSU and Shanto Mariam University participated in a 'Chinese Poetry Recitation Competition'.

Prof Saima Haque Bidisha said, "There is a deep similarity between the two countries in various fields including education and culture. To strengthen this relationship, the exchange programme of language and culture between the two countries needs to be further accelerated."

She hoped that such events would further strengthen the inter-relationship between the students of Bangladesh and China. �"BSS