Dhaka University launches initiative to preserve July uprising graffiti as historical record
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Dhaka University authorities have launched an initiative to preserve the July protest graffiti adorning campus walls, formally commencing a restoration and repainting project on Saturday morning. Vice-Chancellor Professor A.B.M. Obadul Islam inaugurated the program at the main gate of the vice-chancellor’s residence, marking the start of a three-day effort scheduled to conclude on August 3.
University officials stated that the restoration process, spanning from the vice-chancellor’s residence to Rokeya Hall, is designed to protect the original essence and historical significance of the artwork. The project involves a collaborative effort between registered students and artists, who are working to ensure the murals remain vibrant and legible as symbolic records of the recent political movement.
During the inauguration, Professor Obadul Islam emphasized that the graffiti serves as a stark reminder of the repressive measures employed by the former administration. He noted that the murals, which emerged during the student-led uprising in July and August, document the systemic torture, oppression, and authoritarian policies associated with the ousted government.
Describing the murals as “living history,” the vice-chancellor highlighted their role in illustrating the patriotism of students who utilized public spaces to challenge the rule of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. He urged the university community and the public to remain vigilant to ensure that the conditions allowing for the rise of fascism are never replicated in the country.
The ceremony was attended by key university leadership, including Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Academic) Professor Abul Salam, Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Administration) Professor Mohammad Almozaffar Al-Fesani, Treasurer Mohammad Jahangir Alam Chowdhury, and Dean of the Faculty of Fine Arts Professor Md. Azharul Islam Sheikh, alongside a group of students and faculty members.
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