Jashore University Marks November 7 Day

Jashore University of Science and Technology (JUST) observed the historic November 7 National Revolution and Solidarity Day through a series of programmes, including a free physiotherapy camp, blood donation drive, rally, discussion, prayers and milad mahfil. At the discussion, Vice-Chancellor Professor Dr. Iarul Kabir highlighted the importance of national unity, patriotism, education, research and technology-driven human resource development.

The day's programmes began at sunrise on Saturday, November 7, with the hoisting of the national flag and the university flag in front of the administrative building.

At 9:30 am, Vice-Chancellor Professor Dr. Iarul Kabir, accompanied by the Pro-Vice-Chancellor, Treasurer, teachers, students, officers and employees, inaugurated a daylong free physiotherapy camp and blood donation programme at Dr. M. R. Khan Medical Centre.

At 10 am, a colourful rally began at the university's main gate. It marched along the main road and ended in front of the National Poet Kazi Nazrul Islam Academic Building. Following the rally, a discussion titled ‘Shaheed President Ziaur Rahman and His Educational Philosophy: In the Context of November 7’ was held at the Professor Mohammad Sharif Hossain Gallery.

Addressing the discussion as the chief guest, Vice-Chancellor Professor Dr. Iarul Kabir said the historic unity between soldiers and civilians on November 7, 1975, had opened a new horizon for national politics and liberation. He said the key lessons of the day included national unity, solidarity, patriotism, mutual respect and an unwavering commitment to the country's independence and sovereignty.

He said the collective goal should be to build a democratic, prosperous, equitable and humane Bangladesh by learning from historical events. National progress, he added, does not depend solely on political change; knowledge, science, education, research and a skilled workforce are also essential.

Emphasising the need to develop patriotism, ethical values and responsible citizenship among young people, the vice-chancellor said JUST was working relentlessly towards building a knowledge-based, science-minded and technology-driven Bangladesh.

In his address as a special guest, Pro-Vice-Chancellor Professor Sheikh Mahmudul Hasan said Shaheed President Ziaur Rahman had stepped forward to lead whenever the country and working people faced crises in Bangladesh's political history. According to him, the historic soldiers-and-people uprising of November 7, 1975, had renewed the protection of the country's independence and sovereignty. He said that day soldiers and civilians had freed then Major General Ziaur Rahman from confinement and placed him in state leadership.

He further said November 7 had been misrepresented in the past, making it important to establish an accurate account of history for the younger generation. He also said Shaheed President Ziaur Rahman had introduced the people of Bangladesh to the distinct identity and philosophy of ‘Bangladeshi Nationalism’. The Pro-Vice-Chancellor called on everyone to rise above political ideologies and work together to protect national sovereignty and address crises.

JUST Treasurer Professor Dr. Mohammad Faruk Hasan presented the keynote paper. Using slides, he discussed the historical background and significance of November 7, 1975, Ziaur Rahman's political philosophy, his views on education and social development, and the introduction of a modern education system based on merit and technology.

The discussion was chaired by Professor Dr. Md. Ziaul Amin. JUST students Salek Khan and Aleya Zowardder also spoke at the event.

After the discussion, a special prayer and milad mahfil was held after Zuhr prayers at the university's Central Jame Mosque, seeking forgiveness for the souls of Shaheed President Ziaur Rahman, former Prime Minister Begum Khaleda Zia and all martyrs. The prayer was conducted by the mosque's Senior Pesh Imam, Maulana Md. Akramul Islam.

Deans of different faculties, department chairpersons, office heads, teachers, students, officers and employees attended the programmes. The event was conducted by Dr. Farhana Yasmin, Associate Professor of the Department of English.

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