Bangladesh University of Professionals (BUP) has observed the 46th Martyrdom Anniversary and National Mourning Day 2021with due dignity and solemnity on 15 August 2021. Due to global pandemic, various day-long programmes were organized physically at Bijoy Auditorium of BUP and virtually in two phases maintaining social distancing and Covid-19 protocols.
At the first phase, various programmes including keeping the national flag at half-mast, reciting the Holy Qur’an,special munajat, screening of documentary wereorganized by BUP and a discussion on Bangabandhu’s lifestyle and leadership,commemorating the 15th August, group recitation and sand artwere organized by BUP Cultural Forum. In the second phase, a discussion meeting was held organized by different faculties in virtual platforms.
In the first phase of the programme, BUP Vice-Chancellor Major General Md Moshfequr Rahman, SGP, SUP, ndc, pscwas present as the chief guest andBUP Pro-VC Prof. M Abul Kashem Mozumder, PhD was present as the special guest.
Respected Vice Chancellorprayed for the eternal salvation of the departed souls of all the martyrs of 15 August 1975 including Father of the nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman.He said Bangabandhu is not a figure, he is an ideal, so we have to move forward keeping his ideal in mind. He further reiterated that we must show our esteem respect to Bangabandhu’sideal and struggling spirit by materializing his cherished dream.He emphasized on education as the thriving force and mainstay on comprehendingthe cherished dream of father of the nation with a view tofound a society free from hunger, poverty and inequality.
BUP high officials, faculty members and a large number of students participated in the programmes.
