Chittagong:The Chittagong University (CU) authorities held a discussion today to commemorate the National Revolution and Solidarity Day. The event took place at the conference room of the Vice-Chancellor's office.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, the discussion was chaired by CU Vice-Chancellor Prof. Dr. Mohammad Al-Forkan, with Pro-VC (Academic) Prof. Dr. Mohammed Al-Amin and Pro-VC (Admin) Prof. Dr. Md. Safiqul Islam participating as discussants.
Prof. Forkan emphasized that Bangladeshi nationalism goes beyond a political identity, describing it as a philosophy rooted in religious values, multi-party democracy, national unity, and the safeguarding of state independence and sovereignty, as introduced by Shaheed President Ziaur Rahman. He stressed the importance of evaluating Rahman's contributions and vision.
Pro-VC (Academic) Dr. Al-Amin highlighted the nation's reliance on the spirit of November 7 during times of threats to independence and sovereignty, noting its significance as recently as 2024. Pro-VC (Admin) Dr. Safiqul Islam recounted the detention of Shaheed President Ziaur Rahman on November 3, 1975, and the subsequent uprising on November 7, driven by soldiers and the general public.
The event, moderated by Prof. Dr. Md. Anwar Hossain, Director of the Students Counseling and Guidance office, included addresses by Prof. Dr. Mohammad Saleh Jahur, Dean of Business Administration Faculty, Prof. Dr. Jahurul Alam, Provost of Shahjalal Hall, and Prof. Dr. Abu Nasar Muhammad Abdul Mabud, Acting President of CU Shaheed Zia Smriti Sangsad, among others.