'Ashar Parbon' festival celebrated at DU 

BSS
Published On: 13 Jul 2025, 22:25
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DHAKA, July 13, 2025 (BSS) - Sangskritik Sangsad of Dhaka University (DU) today organized 'Ashar Parbon-1432' to welcome monsoon season at TSC of the university.

Education Adviser Professor Dr Chowdhury Rafiqul Abrar was present at the festival as the chief guest. 

Marking the event, a cultural function and a day-long entrepreneur fair were held. DU Treasurer Professor Dr M Jahangir Alam Chowdhury inaugurated the function.

Dr CR Abrar said, "Currently, we are going through a turbulent time, both nationally and internationally. We all want a healthy society. For this purpose, cultural activities need to be strengthened". 

He hoped that the cultural practices of the new generation will increase further through this festival. 

Eminent cultural personalities Tariq Anam Khan and Munmun Ahmed were present at the event as special guests with Sangskritik Sangsad moderator and Anthropology Department Associate Professor Dr Rasheda Rownak Khan in the chair.

Sangsad adviser Associate Professor Tanvir Nahid Khan, its president Nafia Farzana Amiya and general secretary Rownak Jahan Rakamoni, among others, were also present at the event.

Earlier in the beginning of the programme, they observed one-minute silent in the memory of July Uprising martyrs.

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