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Shaheed Day observed all over

From Our Correspondent
AGRI-VARSITY (Mymensingh). Mar 3: With affirm pledge to implement the ideals and dreams of the immortal language-martyrs. Shaheed Day was observed at the Bangladesh Agricultural University (BAU) on February 21 in a befitting manner.
In the early morning of the day. various socio-cultural organisations including the teachers, students, officers and employees of the University had assembled at the club premises to participate in the morning procession and they went to the Shaheed Minar to pay their respect and gratitude by placing floral-wreaths on its platform. The Vice-Chancellor of BAU Prof M Asadur Rahman conducted the oath-taking ceremony declaring the deepest promise of the community to work for overall development of the nation including usage of Bengali language at all levels of our national life.
Others who spoke included Mr Md Mafuzur Rahman. General Secretary of BAU Teachers' Council and Mr AKM Abdur Rafique. Vice-President of BAUCSU.
The morning programme of the day Included a cultural function participated by the artists belonging to Sammilito Sangskritik Jote (the combined cultural union) and a wall magazine competition both arranged under the auspices of BAUCSU and painting competition under the man-agemenl of Shlshu-Kishore Council.
On this occasion, a weeklong book-exhibition containing agricultural texl books written in Bengali by the teachers of BAU was inaugurated by the Vice-Chancellor in a function held at the University library. Arranged under the auspices of BAU Teachers’ Council, the function was presided over by Prof M Aztzul Haque. President of the Council and the address of welcome was made by Mr Md Mahfuzur Rahman. General Secretary of BAUTC. The chief guest distributed flower bunches among the authors of exhibited books. Emphasizing the importance of publication of agricultural text books in Bengal) to boost up the academic programme of BAU. the Vice-Chancellor said that plans were under way to revitalise the Bengali Cell of the University in this regard.
At the southern corner of the Shiipacharya Zainul Abedin Auditorium compound, the foundation stone of the liberation war memorial monument was laid by the Vice-Chancelloi in a solemn and grand atmo-sphere. Held under the joint auspices of BAUCSU and BAU unit of Muktijoddha Sangsad, the function was addressed by Mr AK M Abdul Quddus Mian, the designer of the monument. Mr AKM Abdur Rafique, Vice-President of BAUCSU and Dr M Rafiqui Haque unit com-mandcr-tn-Charge of the Muktijoddha Sangsad.
Terming this event of stone-laying of liberation war memorial monument as the glorious and significant one 1n the life of BAI J. the ViceChancellor said that this monument was the symbol of struggles, dreams and sacrifices of the valiant freedom fighters of our liberation war. He further stated that this symbol would be a perennial source of inspiration to the future generations *n their deeds and thoughts. The function was conducted by Mr Ashrafullah Bhuiyan, Joint Secretary of BAUCSU.
The afternoon programme of Ihe day included an attrac-ti' cultural presentation tin de ihe title "Ekusheyr Ashru-Saogat" (The tearful presentation of Ekushey) at the Mukta-mahcha by BAU Ladies Club and It was followed by a discussion meeting under the auspices of BAUCSU. The seminar was chaired by the Vice-President of BAUCSU Mr AKM Abdur Rafiquc and it was attended by Prof M Asadur Rahman. Vice-Chancellor of BAU as the chief guest. It was addressed by Prof M Monsur Amin.the students’ Affairs Adviser Dr Md Shahldul Haque. Treasurer of BAUCSU and Mr Md Awlad Hossain. General Secretary of BAUCSU Later an attra< uve cultural variety was presented at the some venue.
Gouripur
A Correspondent from Gouripur (Mymenstngh) adds: Shaheed Day was observed in Gouripur tn a befitting manner.
Gouripur Upazila Parishad Awaml League. BNP. Gouripur College. Chander Hat. SM Club. Mahila College. RK High School. CPB Reporters Club observed the day with due solemnity.
Programmes chalked out by different institutions included Provat Ferri, placing of wreaths at Shaheed Minar. discussion meeting etcetra.
Kushtia
Our Kushtia Correspondent adds : shaheed Day was celebrated here in a befitting manner recently.
The Importance of Shaheed Day was highlighted this year by holding symposia and cultural functions with colourful rallies in the district.
The day’s programme began at mid-night by placing wreaths at Central Shaheed Minar at Kushtia College.
Various socio-political, cultural and professional organisations placed flower wreaths at the Shaheed Minar and took oath. Some cultural organisations held musical soiree and artistes rendered patriotic songs.
in remembrance of martyrs of Language Movement of 1952 a cultural programme was held In the campus of Shaheed Minar of Islamic University. A symposium and cultural function were also held at Shilpa Kala Academy in the same campus.
Another cultural function was held at Public Library Campus by Shlshu Academy and prizes were distributed among the competitors.
The function was inaugurated by Professor Sherazul Islam . V.C. of Islamic University and addressed by Advocate Gaziul Haqe. Professor Dr. Mustafa Nurul Islam. Professor Hasan Aztzul Haque and I>o-fessor Chotidhury Julflkar Motin.