Jahangirnagar: A workshop titled 'July Uprising 2024: An Overview of Oral History Archive' was held today at the seminar room of Wazed Miah Science Research Centre of Jahangirnagar University at 11 am. Vice-Chancellor of JU Professor Dr. Mohammad Kamrul Ahsan attended the programme as the chief guest.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, the Vice-Chancellor emphasized the need for accurate historical preservation, noting that the history of the 1971 Liberation War was not properly preserved, which led to various misinterpretations and prevented the true spirit of sacrifice from influencing the nation. He highlighted that establishing an oral history archive is crucial, as it can make history accessible to everyone, including those lacking literacy, particularly in the age of digital technology. This archive would document the involvement of people from all walks of life in the 2024 mass uprising.
The workshop was presided over by Associate Professor of the Archaeology Department and project director KamrunNesaKhondokar. The event saw participation from several esteemed speakers, including JU Pro-Vice Chancellor (Academic) Professor Dr. M. Mahfuzur Rahman, Pro-Vice Chancellor (Administration) Professor Dr. Sohel Ahmed, Treasurer Professor Dr. M. Abdur Rab, acting Dean of the Faculty of Social Sciences Professor Dr. Md. Shamsul Alam, and Professor Dr. Syed Mohammad Kamrul Ahsan of the Archaeology Department.
Other notable attendees were Provost Committee President Professor Dr. Abeda Sultana, Director of Wazed Miah Science Research Centre Professor Dr. Md. Monwar Hossain, JU Proctor Professor Dr. A.K.M. Rashidul Alam, Dr. Muhammad Sajedul Islam of Netrakona University, and DUET Lecturer Md. Mamunur Rashid. Teachers and students of different departments of the university, UNDP National Consultant Md. Shahadat Hossain, and The Business Standard journalist Md. Belal Hossain also participated in the programme.