DU Crafts Department's annual artwork Exhibition, award distribution held
DU Correspondent
The annual art exhibition of the Department of Crafts, Dhaka University has started today, Thursday at the Zainul Gallery of the Faculty of Fine Arts. Dhaka University Pro-Vice Chancellor (Administration) Professor Dr. Mohammad Almojaddidi Alfesani inaugurated the exhibition as the chief guest at a function at the Osman Jamal Auditorium of the Faculty. Later, he distributed certificates and crests among the award-winning artists.
Chaired by the Chairman of the Department of Crafts, Professor Md. Faruk Ahmed Mollah, the program was attended by the Dean of the Faculty of Fine Arts, Professor Dr. Md. Azharul Islam Sheikh, Chairman of the Department of Sculpture, Professor AAM Kawsar Hasan, and Proctor Professor Md. Israfil Prang as special guests. The convenor of the exhibition organizing committee, Lecturer Muhammad Saiful Islam, delivered the welcome speech. The program was hosted by Lecturer Zakia Ahmed Jhuma. Teachers, students, guardians, artists and cultural workers of the Faculty of Fine Arts were present at the program. At the beginning of the program, students of the department performed music and dance.
Pro-Vice Chancellor (Admin) Prof Dr. Mohammad Almojaddedi Alfesani said, the creative works of fine artists have a positive impact on various aspects of society. If these creative works of art can be showcased in the world, a positive image of Bangladesh will be created worldwide.
245 artworks by 90 students were included in the annual art exhibition of the Crafts Department. Out of these, 7 students were awarded in different categories. The award-winning students are - Lopamudra Sarkar, Mosh. Moumita Rahman Ahona, Samia Akhter Yuthi, Fahmida Akhter, Yusuf Haider Arib, Niha Tabachchum Arni and Mahmuda Akhter Moushi.
