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To mark the Great Martyr's Day and International Mother Language Day, Southeast University organized Provat Ferry, discussions, and cultural programs to commemorate the sacrifices of the courageous language movement martyrs of 1952. The day commenced with a solemn procession, starting at 8 am from the university campus gate, with students, faculty, and staff marching through Tejgaon streets to the Shaheed Minar on campus.
Following the procession, representatives from the Southeast Board of Trust Office, Vice-Chancellor's Office, various Schools, administrative departments, and students laid wreaths at the Shaheed Minar, paying their respects to the fallen heroes.
This was followed by a stimulating discussion, with distinguished speakers including Vice-Chancellor Prof. Dr. AFM Mafizul Islam, Board of Trust Advisor Prof. Dr. ANM Meshquat Uddin, Registrar Major General (retd.) Kazi Fakhruddin Ahmed SPP, psc, and program convenor Dr. Masud Ur Rashid. Emphasizing the significance of the language movement in shaping Bangladesh's path to independence, the speakers urged the young generation to draw inspiration from their rich history and cultivate a strong sense of patriotism.
The ceremony peaked with an energetic cultural program highlighting the talents of Southeast University's student clubs. Plays, dances, songs, and vibrant costumes encapsulated the essence of the occasion, leaving a profound impact on the audience. Deans, department heads, faculty, club members, officials, and students were all present, fostering a strong atmosphere of collective remembrance and celebration.
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