All TSC-based social and cultural organisations of the University of Dhaka jointly observed a three-day programme titled “Rokte Ranga Bijoy Amar 2025” at the TSC premises to mark the Victory Month of December.

The programme was held from 14 to 16 December as part of the observance of the Great Victory Day.

On 14 December, a mourning rally was organised at 10am in memory of the martyred intellectuals, with participation from leaders and members of TSC-based social and cultural organisations. The rally began at the TSC premises and concluded at Smritir Chirantan, near the Vice-Chancellor’s area, where floral tributes were paid to the martyrs of the Liberation War and a one-minute silence was observed. In the evening, a candle-lighting programme was held in front of TSC to honour the martyred intellectuals and freedom fighters.

The second day featured a symbolic national flag stitching programme, during which members of various organisations stitched the map of independent Bangladesh onto the red circle of the national flag. The completed flag was later hoisted and preserved at the entrance of TSC. On 15 December at 3pm, the main cultural segment of the programme began at the TSC Payra Chattar.

Delivering the welcome address, TSC Director Farzana Basar said the joint initiatives of TSC-based organisations during Victory Month deserved appreciation. She noted that the Liberation War remains a source of strength and emotion, and that such programmes reflect the younger generation’s commitment to remembering the sacrifices of the martyrs.

The cultural segment featured a range of performances, including an open quiz organised by the Dhaka University Quiz Society; a street play titled Khyapa Paglar Pyachal by Dhaka University Natya Sangsad; a mixed production titled Rokte Diye Naam Likhechi Bangladesh-er Naam by the Dhaka University Cultural Society; a puppet show by the Dhaka University Environment Society; a planchette debate by the Dhaka University Debating Society; and a mime performance titled Rong, Rokto O Chitkar by Dhaka University Mime Action. Poetry recitation, dance, and solo and group songs were also performed.

The cultural programme concluded with a Victory Concert, coordinated by the Dhaka University Band Society. Bands including Ila Lalala, Durg, Torture Goregrinder, Introit, Apon Ghor, DUBS Team, Red Wine, Unnamed, Krishnopokkho, Anesthesia, and Ants on the Run performed at the concert.

At the first moment of Victory Day on 16 December, the programme concluded with a collective rendition of the national anthem at the TSC Payra Chattar stage, led by representatives of the participating social and cultural organisations.

Speaking about the initiative, Shahriar Nazim Simanto, General Secretary of the Dhaka University Research Society, said the programme aimed to spread the spirit of the Liberation War, honour the sacrifices of the martyrs, and inspire the younger generation to stand for justice in all spheres of life.

Another organiser, Raihan Ahmed, General Secretary of the Dhaka University Literature Society, said that although organising such a joint initiative involved many challenges, the organisers remained determined to celebrate the historic victory achieved through immense sacrifice in 1971.

Rawnak Jahan Rakamoni, General Secretary of the Dhaka University Cultural Society, said Victory Day serves as a reminder of the immense value of independence earned through the blood of countless martyrs and stressed the national and moral responsibility to protect that freedom.

The organisers noted that “Rokte Ranga Bijoy Amar” is an annual joint initiative of TSC-based social and cultural organisations, held every year from 14 to 16 December at the TSC premises.