A colourful procession was brought out on the Dhaka University campus yesterday, in celebration ofthe41styear of hoisting of the country's national flag for the first time.

DU students, teachers, staffers and former leaders of Dhaka University Central Student Union (DUCSU) took part in the procession, marching from Shikha Chirantan at Suhrawardy Udyan to Aparajeyo Bangla.

DUCSU leaders hoisted the country's national flag on the west gate of the Arts Building of the university for the first time on March 2, 1971.

Marking the occasion, Awami League leader Tofail Ahmed, also former vice president (VP) of DUCSU, hoisted a national flag at the same place yesterday.

A discussion was also held at Aparajeya Bangla where Workers Party president Rashed Khan Menon said students should take the responsibility to keep the national flag ever hoisted in the world map.

At the programme, Tofail Ahmed urged the authorities to hold election to DUCSU to create a democratic atmosphere on the campus.

Joydhani Sangskritik Sangathan, a cultural organisation, which organised the programme, honoured six people, including freedom fighters and former DUCSU leaders, with lifetime recognition yesterday.

University Grants Commission Chairman Prof Dr AK Azad Chowdhury and DU Pro-Vice Chancellor Prof Harun-or-Rashid spoke on the occasion among others.