NDUB marks Victory Day and Christmas with campus programme
Notre Dame University Bangladesh celebrated Victory Day and Christmas through a programme on Sunday, 21 December, highlighting shared values of freedom, peace and harmony.
The programme began with the national anthem, followed by the hoisting of the national flag and the university flag. A universal prayer was led by Paschal Sarker, CSC, Deputy Director of the Language Center.
The gathering observed a one-minute silence in memory of Sharif Osman Bin Hadi, co-founder and spokesperson of Inqilab Moncho, who was recently martyred.
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In his welcome address, Vice-Chancellor Patrick Daniel Gaffney, CSC, spoke on the significance of Victory Day and Christmas in fostering the values of freedom, service and compassion.
Three short documentaries on the university's activities, Victory Day and Christmas, prepared by NDUB's Public Relations Office, were screened during the programme.
Dean Aloke Kumar Chakraborty delivered a speech on the importance of Victory Day, while a duet song performed by teachers and students added to the festive atmosphere.
Subroto Boniface Gomes, Bishop of the Catholic Church, attended the programme as the chief guest and spoke on the message of Christmas centred on love, compassion and harmony. A symbolic cake-cutting ceremony followed.
Ashim Theotonius Gonsalves, CSC, Deputy Registrar, also addressed the gathering.
The programme featured a drama staged by students under the direction of Renet J Paul Gomes, which received applause from the audience. Christmas gifts were presented to the chief guests, and Subal Lawrence Rozario, CSC, Registrar of NDUB, delivered the vote of thanks.
The event concluded with a Christmas carol performed by Newton Mondol and his team, followed by a shared lunch.
