DHAKA, Dec 29, 2025 (BSS) - The 111th birth anniversary of Shilpacharya Zainul Abedin was celebrated today at the Faculty of Fine Arts, Dhaka University (DU), with a series of day-long programmes.

The celebrations began with a wreath-laying ceremony at Shilpacharya’s tomb.

Dhaka University Vice-Chancellor, Professor Dr. Niaz Ahmed Khan, attended the event as the chief guest. Paying rich tribute to Shilpacharya, Dr. Khan said, “Shilpacharya is an integral part of our national identity. Through his works of art, he highlighted the nation’s problems during various crises in society and national life.”

He added that events like these can help unite the nation.

Earlier, the Vice-Chancellor inaugurated an art exhibition at the Zainul Gallery.

The event was presided over by the Dean of the Faculty of Fine Arts, Professor Dr. Md. Azharul Islam Sheikh, while Pro Vice-Chancellor (Administration) Professor Dr. Saima Haque Bidisha, Pro Vice-Chancellor (Education) Professor Dr. Mamun Ahmed, and Proctor Professor Saifuddin Ahmed attended as special guests.

A seminar was also organized at the Osman Jamal Auditorium, where Honorary Professor of the Department of Oriental Arts, Dr. Abdus Sattar, was the chief guest. Chairman of the Department of History of Art, Dr. Sheikh Monir Uddin, delivered the commemorative speech.