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Like the rest of the country, Dhaka University will observe Victory Day on Monday, (December 16), with various programmes. The University’s public relations office confirmed this on Sunday. The day’s activities will include the hoisting of the national flag at 6:20 AM at the Vice-Chancellor's office and other significant university buildings.
At 6:30 AM, a gathering will take place at the "Smriti Chironton" adjacent to the Vice-Chancellor’s office, followed by a procession at 6:35 AM, led by Vice-Chancellor Professor Dr. Niaz Ahmad Khan. University teachers, students, staff, and employees will proceed to the National Martyrs’ Memorial in Savar to lay a wreath.
Additionally, at 5:45 PM, a cultural programme will be held at the Teacher-Student Center (TSC) Auditorium, organized jointly by the university's Departments of Music, Dance, and Theatre & Performance Studies. The program will feature musical, dance, and theatrical performances.
On this day, special prayers will be offered after the Zohar prayer at the central mosque of the university, Masjidul Jamia, as well as at various hall and residential area mosques, to pray for the forgiveness of the martyrs' souls and for the prosperity and progress of the country. Special prayers will also be held at other places of worship for the peace of the martyrs' souls.
In addition, the university will illuminate key buildings such as the Arts Building, Curzon Hall, TSC and Smriti Chironton in honour of the day.
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