Observed National Library Day 2025
On February 5th, the Department of Information Science and Library Management (ISLM) at the University of Dhaka observed National Library Day 2025. The celebration began with a rally at 10:00 AM, inaugurated by the Pro-Vice Chancellor (Education) of the University of Dhaka, Professor Dr. Mamun Ahmed. The event was attended by the Dean of the Faculty of Arts, Professor Dr. Mohammad Siddiqur Rahman Khan, the Chairman of the ISLM Department, faculty members, and students. The rally, showcasing various themes, slogans, and festoons, passed through different parts of the university campus.
Following the rally, a seminar was organized, with Pro-Vice Chancellor (Administration), Professor Dr. Sayema Haque Bidisha, joining as the chief guest and the Dean of the Faculty of Arts as the special guest.
The panel discussion featured Professor Dr. M. Nasiruddin Munshi and the Vice President of the Library Association of Bangladesh, Mr. Kazi Abdul Majed, who shared their insights on the theme of the seminar. On the theme ‘সমৃদ্ধ হোক গ্রন্থাগার, এই আমাদের অঙ্গীকার’ the keynote paper ‘Enriching Libraries, Enriching Minds: A National Commitment’ was presented by Dr. Md. Anwarul Islam, Professor, ISLM Department and Advisor to the Association for Information Science and Technology (ASIS&T) South Asia Chapter.
The seminar commenced with an opening speech by the National Library Day convener, Professor Dr. Md. Shiful Islam, and was presided over by the Chairman of the Department, Professor Dr. Roknuzzaman. The event concluded with a vote of thanks from the chairman and the seminar was anchored by Mashiat Tabassum, Associate Professor of the Department. The seminar was organized in collaboration with the Association for Information Science and Technology (ASIS&T) South Asia Chapter.