Dhaka University Vice-Chancellor Dr. Niaz Ahmad Khan today inaugurated the July Martyrs Memorial Building for the accommodation of DU students. Photo : BSS

DHAKA, Feb 1, 2025 (BSS) - Dhaka University (DU) today opened a new dormitory 
naming it 'July Shaheed Smriti Bhaban' in memory of the July 2024 uprising 
with authorities saying it would accommodate1,008 students with modern 
facilities in its 252 rooms.

They said the 11-storey dormitory actually is a newly extended unit of Sheikh 
Mujibur Rahman Hall but in terms of size the building is larger than the main 
dormitory, having five elevators and other modern facilities including a 
modern fire hydrant system, emergency staircases and ramps for students with 
special needs.

DU Vice-Chancellor (VC) Professor Dr Niaz Ahmed Khan inaugurated the 
dormitory this evening, when 550 students were already allocated seats and 
authorities sought applications from non-resident students requiring 
accommodation facilities at the hall.  
  
DU Pro-VC (Education) Prof Mamun Ahmed and Treasurer Prof Dr Mohammad 
Jahangir Alam Chowdhury also addressed the inaugural ceremony, chaired by 
Hall provost Prof Dr Md Akhtaruzzaman.

"The naming of the hall serves is a tribute to those who made sacrifices 
during a critical time in our nation's history. We must always remember our 
responsibility to honor their legacy," the vice chancellor said.

He added: "This hall will stand as a lasting tribute to the brave young 
individuals whose sacrifices secured our rights today."

Ahmed said built on a plot of 43 kathas of land and having all modern 
facilities the newly constructed building would largely alleviate 
accommodation crisis and adding that the university administration was 
committed to address the protracted accommodation of the students.

The hall's provost said the construction works of the building began on April 
1, 2019 and as part of the same project another adjacent 11-story residential 
building was constructed as well for faculty members.

The total cost of the project, including construction, furnishing, and other 
amenities, amounted to BDT 925.85 million. The entire building is covered 
with floor tiles and features security systems such as CC cameras, a modern 
fire hydrant system, emergency staircases, ramps for students with special 
needs, and five elevators.

On January 7, following student proposals, Dhaka University officially named 
the newly constructed building as 'July Shaheed Smriti Bhaban' in memory of 
the martyrs of July uprising, ensuring their sacrifices remain etched in the 
university's history.