The Department of Fine Arts at Jahangirnagar University (JU) held its annual lighting festival, Diptarghya, on 4 November, attracting around 500 visitors to the courtyard of the Old Arts Building.

Organised by the department’s 53rd batch, this year’s festival was the largest edition to date in terms of stage size and budget.

Centred on the theme of overcoming darkness through light and celebrating beauty, the festival brought together students and members of the university community for an evening of artistic expression and cultural celebration.

Students of the 53rd batch led the planning and arrangements, taking responsibility for organising the event and bringing the festival to life.

Diptarghya is part of the Department of Fine Arts’ cultural activities, extending artistic expression beyond classrooms and studios and creating opportunities for the university community to come together.