DHAKA, Oct 27, 2025 (BSS)- Jagannath University (JnU) Day was celebrated today with the theme 'Unified Jabian, Unwavering Life for the Achievement of Dreams'.

Different programmes including a rally, photography exhibition, discussion and prayers were held marking the 20th founding anniversary of the university.

The day began with the national anthem and hoisting of the national and university flags at the university's Shaheed Minar in the morning. 

Later, Vice-Chancellor Professor Md. Rezaul Karim officially declared the inauguration of the University Day by releasing balloons and pigeons.

After the inauguration, a rally led by the Vice-Chancellor started from the campus, passed through Raisaheb Bazar intersection and Victoria Park and ended back at the campus. After the rally, a photography exhibition titled 'Annual Works 2025' was organized by the Faculty of Fine Arts on the ground floor of Sajid Bhaban.

Speaking at the discussion held at the university's Science Building, Vice-Chancellor Professor Md. Rezaul Karim said, "In 2005, the then Prime Minister Begum Khaleda Zia established Jagannath University. As a result, today we are able to successfully conduct various educational and research activities. When I took office, the student-related budget was very limited; now it has increased significantly."

He said, “We are working to maintain the continuity and progress of academic excellence. The regular class monitoring system will continue and necessary measures are being taken to ensure that there is no undue delay in publishing the results.” 

The Vice Chancellor said that a ‘Research Week’ will be organized at the university soon, which will encourage teachers and students to do research. 

“Our every step will be taken with sincerity to protect the progress and dignity of Jagannath University, and in that effort, the collective efforts of teachers, students, officers and employees will be our main strength,” he said.

Teachers' Association President Professor Dr Md. Mosharraf Hossain presided over the meeting while Treasurer Professor Dr. Sabina Sharmin and General Secretary of the Teachers' Association Professor Dr. Md. Raish Uddin were present as special guests. 

The program was conducted by Registrar Professor Dr. Md. Sheikh Gias Uddin. 

At the program, the Vice-Chancellor unveiled the cover of the collection of essays titled 'July Revolution 2024 and Bangladesh without Discrimination: Opportunities, Problems and Transitions'. 

On the occasion of the day, prizes were distributed among the winning students who participated in the 'Annual Art Exhibition' of 2024 and 2025.