Leaders and activists of the Dhaka University Journalists’ Association (DUJA) on Tuesday brought out a procession to the university campus, marking the 32nd anniversary of the organisation. DU acting vice chancellor Prof Md Akhtaruzzaman, DU Teachers Association President Prof ASM Maksud Kamal, General Secretary Prof Rahmat Ullah, Prime Minister’s Deputy Press Secretary Ashraful Alam Khokan, DUJA founding member Khairuzzaman Kamal, Jatiya Press Club Joint Secretary and DUJA former general secretary Eleas Khan were present at the parade, among others. Praising the important role of campus reporters, Prof Akhtaruzzaman said: “The Dhaka University Journalists’ Association has been working to uphold democratic practices. DUJA president Farhad Uddin said: “Young journalists are playing an important role in accelerating higher education of Dhaka University”. The Dhaka University Journalists’ Association began its journey with only 13 young reporters on September 19, 1985.

Source: Dhaka Tribune September 19, 2017 15:33 UTC