To mark the Great Victory Day, a virtual discussion session titled ‘Youth in the spirit of victory’ was held today on Tuesday (December 15) with the participation of general students and  students studying under Freedom Fighter quota and their parents along with university teachers of Daffodil International University. Mr. K M Khalid, MP, H State Minister, Ministry of Cultural Affairs, Government of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh was present as the chief guest in the program. Professor Dr. M. Lutfar Rahman, Vice Chancellor, Daffodil International University (DIU) was present as the guest of honor. Presided over by Professor Dr. S.M. Mahbub Ul Haque Majumder, Pro-Vice Chancellor  and Vice Chancellor (in-Charge), Daffodil International University (DIU) the program was addressed by Professor Dr. Ahmad Ismail Mustafa, Convener, Mujib Birth Centenary Celebration Committee & Dean, Faculty of Allied Health Science, Professor Dr. Engr. A. K. M. Fazlul Hoque, Registrar of   Daffodil International University (DIU), Freedom Fighter Alauddin Dewan, father of Amena Dewan and freedom fighter Hemayet Hossain father of Mizanur Rahman. The program was conducted by Syed Mizanur Rahman, Director of Student Affairs, DIU.

Addressing as the chief guest Cultural State Minister K M Khalid, MP said that none can stop the progress of Bangladesh that we have achieved through the sacrifice of millions of freedom fighters. We have fulfilled the long cherished dream of Padma Bridge a reality under the dynamic leadership of prime minister Sheikh Hasina, there is no doubt that we will achieve more in the future. For this the young generation has to be formed in the spirit of liberation war. He thanked Daffodil University for organizing such an event.

He also said that the way Daffodil University has honored the freedom fighters is really remarkable. This university has given waiver to the children of the freedom fighters TK. 28 crore yet which is an extraordinary example. So far, the university has provided free education to 500 children of freedom fighters. He thanked Daffodil University for honoring the freedom fighters in this way.

Professor Dr. M. Lutfar Rahman said in his speech that 49 years have passed since Bangladesh became independent and the achievement of Bangladesh during the period is wonderful. Bangladesh has stunned the whole world. The young generation is enjoying the benefits of independent Bangladesh. But many of this generation doesn’t know how much sacrifice, struggle, suffering and deprivation has done for the birth of this country. He urged the young generation to know the real history of liberation war, language, culture etc.

Beside this, all the clubs of Daffodil International University have organized a virtual cultural program on the occasion of Victory Day on 16th December titled ‘16 out of 49 in the joy of liberation’. On the other hand, students of the top 16 educational institutions of the country will perform a cultural program titled ‘Song of Victory in Young Voices’ organized by Daffodil University on the same day.