On the occasion of Martyred Intellectuals Day, University of Dhaka has installed small placards bearing the names and identities of teachers, students, officers, and staff who were killed during the 1971 Liberation War, to pay tribute to their sacrifices and preserve their history.
The program, held on Sunday from 3:00 pm to 5:30 pm, covered key areas across the campus, including the TSC grounds, in front of the Central Library, Hakim Chattar, Madhur Canteen, Kala Bhavan, Mall Chattar, VC Chattar, Soparjit Shadhinota Chattar, Law Faculty premises, Motahar Hossain Bhaban, Science Library, Karzon Hall area, Doel Chattar, Charukala, and areas adjacent to all residential halls. The placards commemorate the victims of atrocities carried out by the Pakistani army and their collaborators, including Razakars, Al-Badr, and Al-Shams forces.
According to the university’s official list, 195 individuals from Dhaka University were martyred during the Liberation War.
Dhaka University observes Martyred Intellectuals Day with due solemnity
The organizer of the program, literature and publication secretary of DU Chhatra Dal, Abu Hayat Md. Zulfiqur Jesun, said that the martyrs of the Liberation War are not merely names confined to the pages of history; they are the very foundation of the nation’s existence, independence, and dignity.
He said it is a moral responsibility to pass on the story of their sacrifices to the new generation. “In that spirit, it is our bounden duty to make the history of those from Dhaka University who were martyred in the Liberation War known to all,” he added.
Through this initiative, the memories of the martyrs have been made visible across the campus, while also fostering among young students a deeper understanding of the Liberation War, a sense of responsibility, and an interest in learning the authentic history.
The Chhatra Dal leader further expressed hope that such initiatives related to independence and sovereignty would continue in the future and would be regarded as an exemplary effort in preserving the memory of the martyrs.