The 'International Chinese Language Day' was  observed on the Dhaka University (DU) campus today.

Marking the day, a cultural programme was held at the Institute of Modern
Languages (IML) auditorium.

IML of DU arranged the programme with the assistance of Confucius Institute
at North South University (NSU) and the Confucius Classroom of Shanto Mariam-
Honghe.

Pro-VC (Administration) Professor Saima Haque Bidisha addressed the event as
the chief guest with Director of the DU Confucius Institute Dr. Yang Hui in
the chair.

On the occasion, Cultural Counselor of the Chinese Embassy Li Shaopeng was
present as special guest.

Director of IML Prof Mohammad Absar Kamal delivered the welcome speech.

Students presented music and an eye-catching cultural programme in the event.
However, students who are studying at the Department of Chinese Language and
Culture at the DU, NSU and Shanto Mariam University participated in a
'Chinese Poetry Recitation Competition'.