Vice-Chancellor (VC) of Bangladesh Open University (BOU) Professor Dr Syed Humayun Akhtar on Thursday paid rich tributes to Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman by placing a wreath at his mausoleum at Tungipara in Gopalganj.
As per the university’s calendar event slated for August 24 every year, the BOU authority paid the tribute to Bangabandhu.
After laying the wreath, the VC stood in solemn silence for some time as a mark of profound respect to the memory of the Father of the Nation.
Later, he offered doa seeking eternal peace of the departed souls of Bangabandhu and other martyrs who had to embrace martyrdom on the fateful August 15, 1975.
A special prayer was offered seeking longevity of the Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and her family members.
Professor Dr Syed Humayun Akhtar signed the visitors' book there.
The Pro Vice-Chancellor (Administration) Professor Dr. Nasim Banu, Pro Vice-Chancellor (Education) Professor Dr. Mahbooba Nasreen, Treasurer Professor Mostafa Azad Kamal, Registrar Dr. Mahammad Shafiqul Alam, Dean of all schools, directors, teachers, officials and employees, among others, were present.
