Rajshahi:The National Revolution and Solidarity Day was commemorated at Rajshahi University of Engineering and Technology (RUET) with a series of events.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, the day's activities commenced with the hoisting of the national flag at the university's administrative building and residential halls in the morning.
Educational materials and food items were subsequently distributed to over 100 orphan children from three local madrasahs in Rajshahi. The event was attended by Director of the Directorate of Student Welfare Prof Dr Rabiul Islam Sarkar, Director of the Planning and Development Office Prof Dr H M Rasel, Prof Dr Niamul Bari, and Assistant Director of the Directorate of Student Welfare Abu Ismail Siddique.
Prof Rabiul Islam spoke on the occasion, emphasizing the significance of November 7 and the role of Shaheed President Ziaur Rahman in the democratic journey of the country. The Directorate of Student Welfare also organized an essay competition for university students on the theme 'November 7 Great National Revolution and Solidarity Day Education, Unity and Progress'.
Following Zuhr prayers, a special doa mahfil was conducted at the RUET Central Jame Mosque, seeking forgiveness for the souls of Shaheed Ziaur Rahman and late Prime Minister Begum Khaleda Zia, along with prayers for the peace and prosperity of the country.
Additionally, RUET Vice-Chancellor Prof Dr S M Abdur Razzak paid homage to the heroic soldiers and patriotic people involved in the historic Sepoy-People's Revolution of November 7, 1975.