Martyrs Mugdho, Faiyaaz’s belongings given to DU to preserve

Belongings of Shahid handed over to Dhaka University for July Memorial Museum. Photo- UNB

Dhaka, 19 January --The personal belongings of Shahid Mir Mahfuzur Rahman Mugdho and Shahid Md Farhanul Islam Bhuiyan (Farhan Faiyaaz) have been officially handed over to Dhaka University authorities for preservation at the "July Memorial Museum."

The handover took place on Sunday, with Alhaj Shahidul Islam Bhuiyan, the father of Shahid Farhan Faiyaaz, and Mir Mahbubur Rahman Snigdho, the twin brother of Shahid Mugdho, presenting the items to Dhaka University Vice-Chancellor, Professor Dr. Niaz Ahmed Khan, confirmed the university's public relations office.

During the event, the Vice-Chancellor expressed profound respect for the martyrs of the July Uprising and announced that to honour their memory, Dhaka University has decided to establish the "July Memorial Museum."

He also mentioned that the university is taking steps to organise academic research, international conferences, and seminars on the July Uprising.

In addition, efforts are underway to provide financial assistance to the victims of the movement.

A committee has already been formed to identify and bring the perpetrators of the attacks on the university campus to justice.

The university is also actively involving the families of the martyrs in various events to pay tribute to those who sacrificed their lives during the anti-discrimination student movement and uprising.

By preserving the belongings of the martyrs at the July Memorial Museum, Dhaka University aims to create an official connection with the families of the martyrs.

The event was attended by Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Administration) Professor Dr. Sayma Haque Bidisha, Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Education) Professor Dr. Mamun Ahmed, Treasurer Professor Dr. M. Jahangir Alam Chowdhury, Dean of the Faculty of Arts Professor Dr. Mohammad Siddiqur Rahman Khan, Dean of the Faculty of Fine Arts Professor Dr. Azharul Islam Sheikh, Proctor Associate Professor Saifuddin Ahmad, and Chairman of the Provost Standing Committee Dr. Abdullah-Al-Mamun. - UNB