A month-long book exhibition on ‘‘Father of the nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman and Bangladesh’s liberation war’’ was inaugurated by minister for Liberation War Affairs, A K M Mozammel Haque on Thursday. The minister was the chief guest of the event that took place at the IUB auditorium in the capital.
Abdul Hai Sarker, chairman, ESTCDT, IUB; and A Matin Chowdhury, chairman, Board of Trustees, IUB also spoke on the occasion at a discussion session while Professor Milan Pagon, vice chancellor (VC) (acting) delivered his welcome speech. Abdul Hai Sarker presented the minister a nice IUB Sash while the former BoT Chairman, Rashed Chowdhury honoured him with a crest.
In his discussion, A K M Mozammel Haque said, independence becomes meaningful only when its goals, especially economic and social emancipations are achieved. To achieve these goals of Bangabandhu, this government, led by Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has been working with the spirit of liberation war. And that is the reason we have become much closer to becoming a middle income country.
Librarian Muhammad Hossam Haider Chowdhury delivered vote of thanks after the inaugural session.
Later, the honorable minister inaugurated a month-long book exhibition at IUB Library which will continue from September 19 to October 18, 2019. In this exhibition, around 2200 books on Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman and Bangladesh’s liberation war will be displayed. IUB invites people from all walks of lives to visit the exhibition. This month-long book exhibition will be supported by many other activities such as film shows, drama, musical and cultural events, painting and other contests and open dialogues.
Members from the faculty and administration, students, distinguished guests, dignitaries and media were present in the discussion session.