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DHAKA, June 29, 2025 (BSS) - The 105th Dhaka University (DU) Day will be celebrated on July 1.

The theme of the day is ‘Dhaka University in building a non-discriminatory and inclusive society’.

Marking the day, the DU authority has chalked out elaborate programmes.

DU Vice Chancellor Professor Dr Niaz Ahmed Khan will inaugurate the programs at Payra Chhattar in front of TSC at 10 am on July 1.

According to the programme, teachers, students, officials and employees from all halls of the university will gather at Smriti Chirantan Chattar through a procession at 9:30 am. From there, at 9:45 am, a colorful procession will be brought out on the campus under the leadership of VC Professor Dr Niaz Ahmed Khan. Teachers, students, alumni, officials and employees of the university will participate in the procession.

The opening ceremony will be held at 10 am at the Payra Chhattar with hoisting of the national flag, the flags of the university and the halls, and cake cutting. During this time, the national anthem and inspiring patriotic songs will be performed with the participation of teachers and students of the Music Department. 

In addition, another song will be performed with the participation of foreign students.

A discussion titled 'Dhaka University in Building a Non-Discriminatory and Inclusive Society' will be held at the Student-Teacher Center Auditorium at 10:30 am. 

Professor Dr SMA Faiz, Chairman of Bangladesh University Grants Commission, will present the keynote paper. 

Pro-VC (Administration) Professor Dr Saima Haque Bidisha, Pro-VC (Education) Professor Dr Mamun Ahmed and Treasurer Professor Dr M Jahangir Alam Chowdhury will be present as guests of honor in the discussion.

VC Professor Dr Niaz Ahmed Khan will preside over the meeting. Members of the university's Senate and Syndicate, deans of various faculties, principals of various halls, chairmen of various departments, teachers, students, alumni and officials will participate in the discussion.

To celebrate the day, different important establishments and roads including the Vice-Chancellor's Building, Curzon Hall, Arts Faculty and Student-Teacher Center will be illuminated. 

Classes will be closed from 10 am to 12 noon on July 1 to celebrate Dhaka University Day, but examinations will be held as usual. 

It is to be noted that the educational activities of Dhaka University started on July 1, 1921.