As part of celebrating ‘Mujib Centenary’ and the 49th victory day of Bangladesh, Independent University, Bangladesh (IUB) recently organised a remarkable event to pay tribute to the ‘Freedom Fighter Trustees’ of the institution, who actively took part the liberation war in 1971 and eventually secured the red and green flag for our motherland.
Minister for Liberation War Affairs, Mr A K M Mozammel Haque, MP attended the programme, held on Thursday last at IUB campus in Bashundhara R/A in Dhaka, as the Chief Guest, according to a media release.
The ‘Freedom Fighter Trustees’ of IUB who had been honoured are - Mr A Matin Chowdhury, Chairman, Board of Trustees, Mr Didar A Hussain, Mr A K Ashrafuddin Ahmed, Mr Anjan Chowdhury, Late Dr M Tajul Hossain, and Late M A Mohaiman.
Mr A Matin Chowdhury joined the liberation war in 1971 when he was a bright student of Dhaka Medical College. Later, he was commissioned in the First War Course of Bangladesh Army. Mr Chowdhury fought the liberation war in sector no 6(A) Rangpur, Dinajpur. He was severely injured during an operation against Pakistani army.
Mr Didar A Hussain fought as an Officer of 10, East Bengal Regiment while Mr A K Ashrafuddin Ahmed was a freedom fighter of sector 11. Mr Anjan Chowdhury was a freedom fighter in Pabna. These heroes fought head-on with the Pakistani forces in different areas and showed extraordinary bravery.
Late Trustee Dr M Tajul Hossain was one of the greatest liberation war organisers who later became the first Health Secretary of independent Bangladesh. Late Trustee Mr M A Mohaiman was another outstanding liberation war organiser who also published many credible documents before and during the liberation war, the release said.
Speaking on the occasion, A K M Mozammel Haque said, independence becomes meaningful only when its goals, especially economic and social emancipations are achieved through proper education.
To achieve these goals of Bangabandhu, this government, has been working with the spirit of liberation war, he said.
Mr A Matin Chowdhury shared his unforgettable memories of liberation war fields and urged all to devote themselves towards building the nation with the same spirit and dreams that motivated them 50 years ago to fight for independence and clinch a new flag for our motherland.
Prof Milan Pagon, Vice Chancellor (Acting), IUB put his remarks in the opening ceremony and Prof Imtiaz A Hussain, Dean (Acting), IUB delivered the welcome speech, the release added.
IUB also organised an essay writing competition throughout the country and awarded the winners in the programme.
Members from the faculty and administration, students, distinguished guests and dignitaries were present in the event.
