Dhaka University (DU) on Monday observed the historic 'Flag Hoisting Day' with due enthusiasm.
The day was marked on the Bot Tala premises in the presence of teachers and students. Vice-Chancellor (VC) Prof Dr. Niaz Ahmed Khan inaugurated the programme by hoisting the national flag.
Pro-Vice Chancellor (Admin) Prof Dr. Sayema Haque Bidisha presided over the function while Pro-Vice Chancellor (Education) Prof Dr. Mamun Ahmed and Treasurer Prof Dr. M. Jahangir Alam Chowdhury spoke as special guests.
Coordinator of the programme and Dean of the Faculty of Arts Prof Dr Md Siddiqur Rahman Khan delivered the welcome address where acting Registrar Munshi Shams Uddin Ahmed conducted the programme.
In his speech, the Vice-Chancellor highlighted the importance of continuity of history and milestones in the nation's journey.
He said these milestones shape a nation's identity and sharpen its unity, consciousness and sense of responsibility.
Expressing gratitude to all who contributed to the nation's glorious journey, he said the country remembers their contributions with deep respect and acknowledged its debt to them. The Dhaka University would always stand beside the country and its people, he said and emphasized the need to uphold national unity.
