DHAKA,  – The Dhaka University (DU) authorities have chalked out elaborate programmes to observe the National Mourning Day, marking the 46th martyrdom anniversary of Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman.

The programmes will be held following health guidelines and maintaining social distance, said a press release.

The programmes include hoisting black flag, placing a wreath at Bangabandhu’s portrait, documentary exhibition and holding discussion, read the release.

The national flag, university and hall flags will be hoisted at half-mast atop all main buildings including halls of the university alongside a black flag to mark the day.

Dhaka University teachers, officers and employees led by the Vice-Chancellor Dr Md Akhtaruzzaman will pay tributes to Bangabandhu by placing wreaths at his portrait at the Bangabandhu Memorial Museum here.

A virtual discussion will be held on, life and works of Bangabandhu, at university’s Abdul Matin Chowdhury virtual classroom, with Vice-Chancellor in the chair.

Besides, a documentary film will also be screened on Bangabandhu’s life and works on the occasion.