The Dhaka University authorities have chalked out elaborate programmes to observe the National Mourning Day, marking the 48th martyrdom anniversary of Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman.
The programmes include hoisting black flag, placing wreaths at portrait of Bangabandhu, painting competition, documentary exhibition and holding discussion.
The Dhaka University authorities announced the programmes on Thursday.
The national flag, university and hall flags will be hoisted at half-mast atop all main buildings including halls of the university alongside a black flag to mark the day.
Teachers, officers and employees of the university led by Vice-Chancellor Prof Dr Md Akhtaruzzaman will gather in the morning to pay tributes to Bangabandhu by placing wreaths at Bangabandhu’s portrait at Dhanmondi-32 in the capital. Later, a discussion on the life and work of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman will be held at the TSC auditorium at 10:00 am with DU VC in the chair.
A documentary film will also be screened on Bangabandhu's life and work on the occasion prior to the discussion.
Besides, a children's painting competition with be arranged at the university's Teacher-student centre where students from University.
Laboratory School, Udayan Uchcha Madhyamik Bidyalaya and Nilkhet High School along with children of teachers, officials and employees will take part in the programmes.
