Swami Vivekananda. Photo : Collected

DHAKA, Jan 13, 2026 (BSS)- The 163rd birth anniversary of Swami Vivekananda 
was observed today at Dhaka University (DU) through a day-long programme 
marked by floral tributes, garlanding, special prayers and discussions.

On the occasion of Swami Vivekananda's birth anniversary, flowers were 
offered at the base of his sculpture at the Jagannath Hall of the 
university.

Earlier, a discussion meeting on Swami Vivekananda's life and philosophy was 
held yesterday at the meeting room of Rabindra Bhaban of the university's 
Jagannath Hall.

Bangladesh Vivekananda Shiksha O Sangskriti Parishad and its DU unit jointly 
organised the anniversary observance.

DU Pro-Vice Chancellor (Education) Professor Dr Mamun Ahmed attended the 
discussion as the chief guest with President of Bangladesh Vivekananda 
Shiksha O Sangskriti Parishad Prof Dr Paritosh Mandal in the chair.
 
"One of the key aspects of Swami Vivekananda's life and philosophy was 
interfaith harmony and brotherhood. Harmony among people of different 
religions, colours, castes and genders can be strengthened through practicing 
his philosophy," Dr Mamun said.

Jagannath Hall Provost Debashish Pal, Prof Dr Tapas Kumar Biswas of the 
Institute of Education and Research, Prof Dr Shimul Haldar of the Philosophy 
Department, and Prof Dr Mithun Sarkar of the Applied Chemistry and Chemical 
Engineering Department were present at the event, among others.

At the programme, Vivekananda scholarships were awarded to 20 students of 
Dhaka University. The cover of the annual magazine 'Gyandip' was also 
unveiled, while educational materials and winter clothes were distributed 
among students of Vivekananda Vidyalaya and children of Jagannath Hall staff.