Dhaka University Zoom Literary and Cultural society, an organisation of indigenous students, celebrated Fulbiju at university's Jagannath hall today. A rally was also brought out from Jagannath hall under the leadership of DU VC Prof. Akhtaruzzaman in this regard. Fulbiju marks the start of three days of celebration and rituals through which the indigenous peoples of Bangladesh say goodbye to the outgoing year and usher in a new one.  Prof. Akhtaruzzman was present in the celebration programme as the chief guest while Jagannath Hall provost Dr. Mihir Lal Saha,   Zoom Literary and Cultural society president  Ratul Tangchangya and general secretary Nukhowai Marma were present along with other members of the organisation. Besides, a colorful procession led by the Vice-Chancellor was taken out from Jagannath Hall on the occasion. READ: Festival for all: Durga Puja at Jagannath Hall of DU Prof.  Akhtaruzzaman said in order to achieve the goal of sustainable development, the culture of each and every community shall must be preserved and practiced. Marking the traditional cultures as universal, the Vice-Chancellor said that respective authorities shall come forward to  preserve the cultural festivals and heritage. Wishing the well-being of all citizens of the country,  he said, "Every festival has a humanitarian appeal and I hope these cultural festivals will play an important role in establishing inter-relationships between people."

On October 15, 1985, the roof of Dhaka University's residential Jagannath Hall collapsed. The tragedy claimed the lives of as many as 40 people, including 26 students and 14 guests. Since then, October 15 is observed as a day of mourning for the university.

Students of Dhaka University (DU) on Monday invited Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to join the Saraswati Puja celebrations on the premises of Jagannath Hall of the university on January 30.

A group of Dhaka University students went on hunger strike on Thursday afternoon demanding deferment of the polls to the two Dhaka city corporations slated for January 30.