Jahangirnagar university: Jahangirnagar University (JU) is set to host a five-day cultural festival titled 'July Gatha' to commemorate the historic July Uprising and the fall of autocrat Hasina on July 36, a day now symbolically observed as a stand against autocracy.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, the event was announced at a press conference held at the teachers' lounge of the central cafeteria today. Prof Jamal Uddin, Director of the Students' Counselling and Guidance Centre, revealed that the festival will run from July 29 to August 2 at the university's Muktamancha, in collaboration with various JU-based cultural organisations.
Prof Jamal Uddin stated that the festival aims to uphold and celebrate the spirit of the July movement through powerful cultural expressions. It will feature a vibrant mix of performances, including music, theatre, poetry recitation, and traditional art forms.
He expressed hope that several prominent cultural troupes from Dhaka would join the celebration and perform alongside JU-based cultural groups, making it a diverse and colourful affair.