To celebrate the month of Independence, as well as to revive the spirit of patriotism, a cultural program titled ‘Desh, Mati O Shwadhinatar Gaan’ was organized by the BRAC University (BRACU) on March 21, 2017 at the BRAC University Auditorium. The program was a part of the regular Bangla musical programs of BRAC University, which was organized to ignite the cultural sprit and awareness among the students by emphasizing the rich musical legacy of Bangla songs.
The entire program was conducted by Dr. Sharmind Neelotpol, Asst. Professor, Department of Pharmacy, BRAC University with a message: “Every song has its own story. Every song is interrelated. We wanted the BRAC University students to have a taste of the traditional Bangla songs and to enlighten the inner spirit of the new generation.” The participants of the event were the students of different departments of the University. The program started with an inauguration speech from the Vice Chancellor of the University, Prof. Dr. Syed Saad Andaleeb. In his speech, he encouraged the students and the faculty members to come forward and engage with their cultural heritage and values. Dalia Nawsheen, an artist of the Shwadhin Bangla Musical Troup and renowned Nazrul Sangeet exponent was invited who brightened up the event with the sensational war songs. The program was attended by a large number of students as well as faculty members of the BRACU.