Dhaka University held a preparatory meeting for celebrating Pohela Boishakh-1423, Bangla New Year, peacefully.
Vice-Chancellor Prof AAMS Arefin Siddique chaired the meeting held at Nabab Nawab Ali Chowdhury Senate Bhaban on Tuesday.
A 34-member Bangla New Year-1423 Celebration Committee was formed by Pro-Vice Chancellor (administration) Prof Shahid Akhtar Hossain convener. Fine Arts Faculty Dean Prof Nisar Hossain will act as member secretary of the committee. Besides, two subcommittees were also formed.
Prof Arefin thanked Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina for providing Pohela Boishakh allowance.
He urged all to celebrate the festival with caution considering the university’s image and discipline.
