To say goodbye to 1424 and welcoming the Bangla new year 1425; Independent University, Bangladesh (IUB) celebrated “Chaitra Sangkranti 1424” on April 12, 2018 through various cultural activities at its own campus in Bashudhara, Dhaka. The School of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences (SLASS), IUB organized the program that includes typical Bangla food kiosks, traditional Bangla songs, folk music and folk dance.
Prof. M. Omar Rahman, Vice Chancellor, IUB inaugurated the event while Dr. Mahbub Alam, Dean, SLASS welcomed everyone to the program.
Renowned Rabinra sangeet singer Mr. Bulbul Islam and Ms. Shahnaz Nasrin Ila sung various popular songs. Later, traditional maljora gaan was performed by the team consisted the singers Radhu Thakur of Brahmanbaria and Gaurango Sarkar of Habigonj. Faculties, officials, students and a large number of people enjoyed very colorful “Chaitra Sangkranti” celebration at IUB.