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News Desk: A joyous and vibrant Eid reunion of the Dhaka University Friends Forum
(1996–97 Batch) was held in Basila, on the outskirts of Dhaka. The event,
organized on Friday, April 3, 2026, at New vision Eco City, was attended by
nearly 200 friends.From 12 noon onwards, the venue buzzed with excitement as participants
arrived. On behalf of New vision Eco City, Group Chairman Muhammad Belal
Hossain welcomed the friends with sweet drinks. Reuniting with old classmates
after a long time created an atmosphere of emotional and festive joy. Many
attendees traveled from abroad, making it an even more wonderful gathering.Following a welcome speech by Tariqul Islam Monir, Managing Director of New
vision Eco City, members of DUFF expressed their hope that such events would be
organized regularly. They noted that amidst busy lives, reunions with old
friends provide mental peace and strengthen bonds of friendship.It is noteworthy that in 2025, Masud Karim Chowdhury, another member of DUFF
and Dhaka University 1996–97 session alumnus of the Arabic Department,
Executive Director of a Multibrand WORKSHOP Ltd had organized a similar reunion
at his Tejgaon office premises.The day-long reunion featured a Qawwali evening, lively conversations, and
memory-sharing sessions. DUFF members reminisced about their university days,
creating an atmosphere of nostalgia for everyone present.The lunch menu was diverse. In addition to traditional local dishes, sweets
and various desserts were served. Sharing the meal together further
strengthened the bonds of friendship among the participants.Throughout the day, tea and coffee were served, and in the final part of the
program, hot jalebi, chotpoti, and fuchka were offered, concluding with a group
photo session. At the farewell, everyone promised to meet again.Overall, this Eid reunion became a unique and memorable day for the DUFF
members, reinvigorating their bonds of friendship and brotherhood.
In the closing moments of the celebration, Muhammad Belal Hossain, ex
Student of Arabic Department and Group Chairman of New vision Eco City,
along with his spouse and family, exchanged greetings and presented gifts to
the friends of Dhaka University’s 1996–97 batch, marking the conclusion of the
event.