Aug 6 (V7N) - Dhaka University Vice-Chancellor Professor Dr A B M Obaidul Islam has said the historic July Mass Uprising represents a renewed commitment to establishing democracy, justice, and a discrimination-free society.
He made the remarks while speaking as chief guest at separate seminars organized by the Faculty of Business Studies and the Faculty of Engineering and Technology to mark the second anniversary of the uprising.
At the Business Studies faculty discussion titled "July Mass Uprising: Journey Towards Democratization," the VC paid deep tribute to the martyrs and prayed for the recovery of the injured. "The 2024 Mass Uprising brought an end to prolonged misrule, fascism, and authoritarianism that opposed democratic values. History proves that no regime can endure long by ignoring public opinion, suppressing dissent, and resorting to misrule," he said.
"The bravery and supreme sacrifice of students during the 2024 movement offered the nation a new ray of hope. To rebuild a new Bangladesh, we must establish an egalitarian, democratic society with freedom of expression. Dissent must be respected, rule of law ensured, and justice delivered so that fascism can never rise again," he added.
The event was chaired by Dean Prof Dr Mahmud Osman Imam, with Pro-VCs Prof Dr Abdus Salam and Prof Dr Mohammed Almujaddade Alfahsane as special guests. Treasurer Prof Dr M. Jahangir Alam Chowdhury presented the keynote paper.
Later, the Faculty of Engineering and Technology organized a discussion titled "Bloody July and Dhaka University" at the Computer Science and Engineering department auditorium, chaired by Dean Prof Dr Upama Kabir. Pro-VC Prof Dr Abdus Salam and Treasurer Prof Dr M Jahangir Alam Chowdhury were special guests, while Prof Dr S M Mostafa Al Mamun delivered the keynote speech.
Both sessions began with readings from Holy Scriptures, the national anthem, and a minute of silence. Faculty members and students shared memories and emphasized upholding the spirit of July to build a democratic, discrimination-free, and humane nation.
