City Desk:
A special discussion and prayer gathering was held on Thursday at the BGMEA University of Fashion and Technology (BUFT) auditorium to honour the memory of Shaheed Md. Selim Talukder, a brave BUFT alumnus and a valiant martyr of the July Movement of 2024. The programme was attended by the presence of Shaheed Selim’s father, Mr. Md. Sultan Talukder, as honorable guest. The day’s events began with a visit to the newly established Shaheed Selim Talukder Central Library and a photo exhibition was formally opened, highlighting significant moments from his life, legacy, and the historic July Movement.
The main segment of the program commenced in the auditorium with a recitation from the Holy Quran, followed by the National Anthem and a one-minute silence in honor of the martyrs.
Attendees also watched a documentary showcasing the contribution of private universities to the July Movement in Bangladesh, followed by a welcome address from Prof. Dr. Engr. AyubNabi Khan, Acting Vice Chancellor of BUFT. A documentary dedicated to the life and sacrifice of Shaheed SelimTalukder was then screened, deeply moving the audience.
