Dhaka University Observed Shamsunnahar Hall Tragedy Day

Shamsunnahar Hall Tragedy Day

The 12th Shamsunnahar Hall Tragedy Day was observed at Dhaka University (DU) campus on July 23, 2014.

And with call for exemplary punishment to those involved in assaulting the resident students of the hall on July 23, 2002.

On this day on 2002, the law-enforcers entered the female dormitory breaking open the main entrance late in the night, dragged the students out of the hall and abused them leaving more than 50 injured as they were protesting against the illegal stay of some leaders of the Jatiyatabadi Chhatra Dal in the hall.

শিক্ষা সংক্রান্ত খবরাখবর নিয়মিত পেতে রেজিস্ট্রেশন করুন অথবা Log In করুন।

Account BenefitThe then Proctor, Hall Provost, and Vice-Chancellor of DU resigned in the face of protest of the general students in 2002.

Protesting the incident, several student organisations arranged processions, rallies, wall painting and cultural program on the campus.

Bangladesh Chhatra Union of Shamsunnahar Hall unit painted caricatures and slogans on the walls of the hall while Bangladesh Chhatra League brought out a candlelight vigil from the Shaheed Minar area on July 22, 2014 at night.
More detail about
Dhaka University