Islamic University (IU) in Kushtia celebrated its 43rd University Day on the campus on Monday, marking its 42th founding anniversary. The day-long celebration began with the unfurling of the national and university flags by IU vice-chancellor Shaikh Abdus Salam and pro vice-chancellor Prof M Mahbubur Rahman, respectively. READ: Ageing bailey bridges turn death traps in hilly Khagrachari roads Teachers, students, officers and employees later brought out a colourful procession led by the VC on the campus. The procession ended in front of Bangla Moncha adjacent to the university’s arts building. Subsequently, a discussion and a cultural programme was held on the campus. Among others, IU treasurer Prof M Alamgir Hossain Bhuiya, acting registrar Ataur Rahman, transport administrator Prof M Anowar Hossain, proctor Prof M Jahangir Hossain, and deans and chairpersons of different faculties were present on the occasion. READ: Foundation stones of two halls laid at Islamic University The university began its journey on November 22 in 1979 in Gazipur on a campus currently used by National University.

Islamic University in Kushtia will celebrate its 43rd University Day on the campus on Monday, marking its 42th founding anniversary. The day-long celebration includes hoisting of the national and university flags, a colourful procession, a discussion programme and a cultural event, officials said on Saturday. Marking the day, IU vice-chancellor Prof Shaikh Abdus Salam will hoist the national flag while its pro-VC Prof M Mahbubur Rahman will hoist the university flag in front of the administrative building around 10am. Also read: IU's viva voce to begin Nov 28 The vice-chancellor will inaugurate the programmes releasing pigeons at 10.30am. Later, the teachers, officials and students of the university will bring out a colorful procession led by the vice-chancellor on the campus. The procession will end in front of Bangla Moncha adjacent to the university’s arts building. Also read: IU Shapla Forum election Saturday After that, a discussion and a cultural programme will be held there. The university started its journey on November 22 in 1979 in Gazipur on a campus presently used by National University.