A daylong programme was held on the university’s Dhanmondi campus, marking the launching of the club.
Eminent historian Professor Afsan Chowdhury will be with the club as an external advisor.
Professor Imran Rahman, member of the board of trustees of ULAB, declared the inauguration of the club. He also declared that a Center for Liberation War and Genocide Studies at ULAB will be launched soon, said a press release.
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Professor Afsan Chowdrury and Professor Rafiqul Islam, the National Professor and the Professor Emeritus of ULAB, also addressed the programme.
A daylong art exhibition was also held at the lobby of the campus titled “Women and 1971”, which will continue for the next one week.