IU Vice-chancellor Prof M Harun-Ur-Rashid Askari hoisted the national flag while its Pro-VC Prof M Shahinoor Rahman hoisted the university flag in front of the university’s administrative building around 9:40am.
Teachers, officials, students and employees of the university brought a procession, led by the Vice-chancellor, from in front of the administrative building after releasing balloons in the sky.
The procession ended in front of Mukta Bangla after parading main streets on the campus.
Later, the university authorities, IUTA, Bangabandhu Parishad, Shapla Forum, Zia Parisad, IUJA and different halls, student and teacher associations placed wreaths at Mukta Bangla.
A cultural programme, sports and debate competition and food distribution function were also held marking the day.