Dhaka, July 20 -- The Dhaka University Central Students' Union (DUCSU) observed 'Mandela Day' paying rich tribute to the life and legacy of Madiba to change the world for betterment of mankind. Nelson Mandela International Day is an annual international day in honour of Nelson Mandela, celebrated each year on 18 July, Mandela's birthday. In November of 2009, UN General Assembly declared 18 July 'Nelson Mandela International Day' in recognition of the former South African President's contribution to the culture of peace and freedom.

A discussion titled 'Mandela and Bangabandhu: Circulating Human Rights'

was held on Thursday at the Institute of Modern Languages (IML) where Deputy Minister for Education Mohibul Hassan Chowdhury Nowfel was pr...