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DHAKA, July 17, 2025 (BSS) - Various programmes were held at various residential halls of Dhaka University today, marking the first anniversary of the historic July Uprising.

Dhaka University Vice-Chancellor Professor Dr. Niaz Ahmed Khan was present as the chief guest at the programme organised at Shaheed Sergeant Zahurul Haque Hall and Kabi Jasim Uddin Hall.

Treasurer Professor Dr. M. Jahangir Alam Chowdhury spoke as the chief guest at the program organised at Muktijoddha Ziaur Rahman Hall.

Vice-Chancellor Professor Dr. Niaz Ahmed Khan laid the foundation stone of the 'July Memorial Pillar' at Shaheed Sergeant Zahurul Haque Hall.

He inaugurated various development activities, including the renovated TV room, reading room, mosque, medicine corner and canteen of the hall.

Earlier, the Vice-Chancellor visited the voluntary blood donation programme and photography exhibition organized in the hall.

Treasurer Professor Dr. M. Jahangir Alam Chowdhury, Proctor Associate Professor Saifuddin Ahmed, Hall Provost Professor Dr. Md. Faruk Shah and the resident teachers and students of the hall were present at the program.

Vice-Chancellor Professor Dr. Niaz Ahmed Khan also paid tribute to the July fighters and said that any arrangement with the generation who directly protested against injustice and donated blood is a matter of pride and joy.

“We want to move forward with everyone in the society in the new Bangladesh after the July Uprising. We seek the cooperation of teachers, students, alumni, wealthy individuals of the society and all government and private institutions in the development of education and research,” said the VC.

He said, “In the July Uprising, students have written a new history of the country, setting a good example. We want this trend to continue. We do not want to see students as opponents of the administration and teachers. He expects students to join hands with the administration and set a better example."

A special remembrance, personal experience exchange and discussion meeting were held at the Kabi Jasim Uddin Hall Auditorium on the occasion. Pro-Vice Chancellor (Administration) Professor Dr. Saima Haque Bidisha was present as a special guest at the event.

Hall Provost Professor Dr. Mohammad Shaheen Khan presided over the event. Vice Chancellor Professor Dr. Niaz Ahmed Khan inaugurated various development activities including the July Corner in the Hall, the renovated South Building, the air-conditioning system addition to the Hall Mosque, and the modernization of the Provost's office. In addition, a student-teacher debate, free blood grouping program and spot quiz were organized in the hall.

Various programs including a discussion meeting titled 'Smriti Smarane Raktim July' were held in the Muktijoddha Ziaur Rahman Hall.

Treasurer Professor Dr. M. Jahangir Alam Chowdhury spoke as the chief guest on the program. Hall Principal Professor Dr. Md. Nazmul Hossain and the resident teachers and students of the hall were present.