Barishal: The Barishal University Journalists’ Association (BUJA) today hosted a day-long photo exhibition titled “The First Free Campus of July: Barishal University through the Lens of the Media” to honor the July Mass Uprising.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, the exhibition was inaugurated at noon on the university’s ground floor and will remain open for visitors until 9:00 pm. The display features a total of 36 photographs, including 30 that capture key moments of the uprising and six that showcase reports published in national newspapers by BUJA members during the movement. These photographs document the struggle, resistance, and participation of students, local residents, and members of the university community throughout the uprising.
Barishal University Vice-Chancellor Prof Dr. Md. Mamun Or Rashid inaugurated the exhibition as the chief guest, while Barishal Press Club President Aminul Islam Khasru attended as the special guest. Other notable attendees included university Registrar Associate Professor Dr. Abdul Alim Mridha, Proctor Associate Professor Md. Mehedi Hasan Sohag, Barishal District Journalists’ Union President Azad Alauddin, and Prothom Alo photojournalist Md. Saiyan.
In his speech, the Vice-Chancellor emphasized the importance of the exhibition as a meaningful initiative that preserves the memories of the July Mass Uprising and pays tribute to those who sacrificed during the movement. He thanked the association for organizing the event and expressed hope that it would continue such initiatives in the future.
Aminul Islam Khasru highlighted the significance of the uprising in strengthening the anti-discrimination movement and protesting the repression carried out by the then government against students and ordinary citizens. He praised the journalists’ association for preserving the history of the movement through the exhibition.
BUJA President Md. Robiul Islam expressed satisfaction over the successful arrangement of the exhibition and stated that the association hopes to organize similar events in the future. Leaders of different student organizations, members of the journalists’ association, teachers, students, university officials, and staff also visited the exhibition.