Hundreds of renowned artists of the country celebrated the 52nd Victory Day in a slightly different atmosphere through art camp and painting competition for children and teenagers.

Shanto-Mariam University of Creative Technology organised this colorful event on Friday morning at its campus in the capital’s Uttara.

Renowned artists Rafiqun Nabi, Hashem Khan, Shishir Bhattacharjee and Nisar Hossain were present in the event.

Acting Vice-Chancellor and Treasurer of the University Prof Shamsun Nahar inaugurated the program with the hoisting of the national flag.

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The guest artists took part in a discussion highlighting the significance of Victory Day.

After that, the artists distributed the prizes of art competitions among the children and teenagers of Shanto-Mariam Academy of Creative Technology.

The program concluded with a mesmerizing music and dance performance by the students of the University's Music Department, Cultural Forum and Shanto-Mariam Academy.

Chairman of the Board of Trustees of Shanto-Mariam University and Professor of Art Faculty of Dhaka University Shilpi Mostafizul Haque, Chairman of Shanto-Mariam Foundation and member of the Board of Trustees of the University Dr Ahsanul Kabir and Acting Registrar Dr Masud Al Nur were also present.