Victory rallies, a slew of cultural programmes and dazzling fireworks officially rang down the curtains to the celebrations of 100 years of Dhaka University (DU) and the Golden Jubilee of Bangladesh's Independence on Thursday.

University authorities chose December 16 to end the over fortnight-long celebrations to mark the 51st Victory Day of Bangladesh.

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The entire day DU students were busy holding victory rallies and various cultural programmes. As part of the programmes, DU Film Society (DUFS) screened Liberation War-related short films at the Teacher and Students Center.

A magnificent laser show on the Independence and the development of Bangladesh was also held for the students on the university's central playground at 8 pm. The celebrations ended with blazing fireworks and songs sang in chorus.

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DU, which started its journey in 1921, completed its 100th year on July 1 this year. But the centenary celebrations were deferred due to the pandemic.

However, with a change in the Covid situation, the university began the celebrations on December 1, inaugurated by President Abdul Hamid virtually from Bangbhaban.