The Dhaka University authorities have decided to observe DU Black Day on August 28 instead of August 23 this year due to Eid vacation.
The Black Day is observed on August 23 every year to protest assault on and mass roundups of the students and teachers by army personnel in 2007.
On August 20, 2007, students protested against army men’s assault on some students and teachers on the university playground. The protest continued till August 23.
Scores of students were wounded in police action during the incident, and four senior teachers and seven students were also put into jail.
The university authorities have undertaken various programmes to mark the black day, including wearing of black badges and holding of discussions.
-With The Daily Star input
