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North Western University Observes Private University Resistance Day with Various Programs

Date: Friday, 18 July 2025

North Western University, Khulna, commemorated Private University Resistance Day with a series of events held at both the Administrative Building and Building-2 of the university.

The day began at 11:00 AM with a Photo Exhibition that displayed powerful images of NWU students participating in the historic July Movement. Several of the photos featured injured students from North Western University, capturing their courageous involvement and sacrifices during the movement.

Dignitaries who visited the exhibition included:

• Professor Kanai Lal Sarker, Acting Vice Chancellor
• Syed Hafizur Rahman, Member Secretary, Board of Trustees
• Farzana Akther, Dean, Faculty of Business Studies and Honorary Dean, Faculty of Liberal Arts and Human Sciences
• Dr. Imjamam-ul-Hossain, Dean, Faculty of Science and Technology
• Dr. Sheikh Shafiquar Rahman, Registrar
• Sheikh Mahroofur Rahman, Assistant Professor, Department of Business Administration and Director (Liaison), Board of Trustees
• Shakil Ahmed, Proctor
• Heads of Departments, Assistant Proctors, Office Heads, faculty members, students, officers, and staff

Following the exhibition, a discussion session titled "The July Uprising and the Future of Bangladesh" was held at 12:00 PM.

Later in the afternoon, at 3:00 PM, a stage drama titled "The July Uprising" was performed, followed by a patriotic musical performance at 3:30 PM to honor the spirit of the movement.

Simultaneously at Building-2, NWU organized quiz and art competitions for students. The day concluded with a prize distribution ceremony where Acting Vice Chancellor Professor Kanai Lal Sarker presented awards to the winners.

The celebration of Private University Resistance Day at NWU reflected the university's ongoing commitment to democracy, justice, and the vital role of students in shaping the nation's future.