A three-day programme, “Rokte Ranga Bijoy Amar–2025”, was held at the Teacher-Student Centre (TSC) of Dhaka University, marking the Victory Month of December through a series of commemorative and cultural events.

Organised jointly by all TSC-based social and cultural organisations, the programme took place from December 14 to 16 at the TSC premises.

The event began on December 14 with a mourning rally in memory of the martyred intellectuals. Leaders and members of TSC-based organisations participated in the rally, which started from the TSC premises and ended at Smriti Chirotan at the VC Chattar. Floral tributes were paid to the martyrs, followed by a one-minute silence. In the evening, candles were lit in front of the TSC to honour the martyrs of the Liberation War.

On the second day, a national flag sewing programme was held, where members of different organisations stitched the map of independent Bangladesh onto the red circle of the national flag. The flag was later hoisted at the entrance of the TSC. The main cultural segment of “Rokte Ranga Bijoy Amar–2025” began at 3pm on December 15 at the TSC Payera Chattar.

In her opening remarks, TSC Director Farzana Basar praised the joint initiative, saying the Liberation War remains a source of strength and emotion for the nation. “It is encouraging to see young people commemorating the sacrifices of the martyrs through such programmes during the Victory Month,” she said.

The cultural segment featured diverse performances, including an open quiz by Dhaka University Quiz Society, a street play titled ‘Khyapa Paglar Pyachal’ by Dhaka University Natya Sangsad, a mixed production ‘Rokte Diye Naam Likhechi Bangladesh-er Naam’ by Dhaka University Cultural Society, a puppet show by Dhaka University Environment Society, a planchette debate by Dhaka University Debating Society, and a special mime titled ‘Rong, Rokto O Chitkar’ by Dhaka University Mime Action. Poetry recitations, dance performances, and solo and group songs were also staged.

The cultural programme concluded with a Victory Concert featuring performances by bands including Ila Lalala, Durga, Torture Goregrinder, Introit, Apon Ghor, DUBS Team, Red Wine, Unnamed, Krishnapakkha, Anesthesia, and Ants on the Run. The concert was coordinated by the Dhaka University Band Society.

On Victory Day today, the program concluded with a collective rendition of the national anthem at the TSC Payera Chattar.

Shahriar Nazim Simanto, General Secretary of Dhaka University Research Society and one of the organisers, said the aim of the programme was to spread the spirit of the Liberation War, the sacrifices of the martyrs, and the essence of victory among the younger generation.

The “Rokte Ranga Bijoy Amar” programme is a joint annual initiative of TSC-based social and cultural organisations, traditionally held from December 14 to 16 every year.