The Dhaka University Journalists' Association (DUJA), one of the oldest organisations of campus journalists in the country, celebrated its 39th founding anniversary today with amid enthusiasm and festivity holding different programmes. The organisation began the day-long programme with a cake cutting ceremony. Later, a joyous procession was brought out at the premises of the teacher- Student centre. Vice-chancellor of the university Professor Dr Niaz Ahmed Khan, also the main patron of the association, inaugurated the programme by cutting the cake at the TSC Indoor Games Room on campus this morning. Followed by the cake cutting, the organisation hosted a short rally with the Vice-Chancellor at TSC premises. DU pro-VC (Administration) Dr Sayema Haque Bidisha, DU Treasurer Prof Dr Jahangir Alam Chowdhury, Proctor Saifuddin Ahmed, DUJA founding member Aftab Uddin Manik, Moshiur Rahman, Khairuzzaman Kamal, DUJA President Al Sadi Bhuiyan and General Secretary Mohiuddin Muzahid Mahi were also present on the occasion. Professor Dr Niaz Ahmed Khan congratulated the DUJA members for playing a vital role in the development of the university. "The organisation has been playing a significant role in the construction of society and the university by highlighting various inconsistencies," he said. The association's president Al Sadi said, "The history of the association was the history of objective journalism. The DUJA works for the welfare of the university. We will play the same role in the future". DUJA General Secretary Mohiuddin said the journalists' association has been playing an important role in building a solid foundation of objective journalism and campus journalism against all odds since its inception. On this day in 1985, the DUJA started its journey with 13 campus correspondents of different newspapers. Source: Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha
