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DHAKA, March 29, 2026 (BSS)- Newly-appointed Vice-Chancellor (VC) of Dhaka 
University (DU) Dr. ABM Obaidul Islam has said that establishing an 
inequality-free society is the true objective of independence.

"The achievement of Bangladesh's independence is the highest glory for the 
nation. The core goal of independence was to eliminate social inequality and 
ensure economic, social and democratic emancipation," he said.

The VC made the remarks while presiding over a discussion titled 
"Significance of the Great Independence and National Day" held at the Dhaka 
University Teacher-Student Centre auditorium today.

The spirit of independence will be fully realized only when every citizen 
enjoys equal rights, justice and freedom of expression," he said.

Pro-VC (Administration) Dr. Sayema Haque Bidisha attended the discussion as 
the distinguished guest.

Among others, Dean of the Faculty of Pharmacy Professor Dr Md Selim Reza 
spoke as teacher representative while Dhaka University Central Students' 
Union (DUCSU) General Secretary SM Farhad addressed the event as a student 
representative.
 
Acting Registrar Munshi Shams Uddin Ahmed conducted the programme.
Leaders of Dhaka University Officers' Association, leaders of employees' 
associations, Technical Employees' Association, Freedom Fighters' 
Institutional Unit Command and Dhaka University Martyred Families Welfare 
Association also spoke at the meeting.

The VC said Dhaka University has played a significant role in every historic 
achievement from the Language Movement to the Liberation War and anti-
autocracy movements.

The genocide of March 25 in 1971, remains a brutal example of atrocities 
committed at the university and across the country, he noted.

At the event, he paid deep tribute to the martyrs of the Liberation War and 
prayed for the salvation of their souls. He also paid homage to those who 
sacrificed their lives in various democratic movements in the country.

"Although more than 50 years have passed since independence, a gap still 
remains between expectations and achievements," he added, expressing hope to 
advance the country toward prosperity.

He called upon all to work together to build an equitable, democratic and 
humane society.