Bangladesh, Dec. 14 -- The Music Department of Dhaka University (DU) is going to arrange a two-day music festival on December 17-18 with the theme 'Bangla Gaan' (Bangla Songs), aiming to keep cultural activities alive and thriving in the country.

Organisers said the 'Music Festival 2019' will be part of the 25th anniversary celebrations of the department that started its journey in 1994.

On December 17, a colourful procession will be brought out at 10am from Arts Faculty building. Teachers of the department, its present and former students, and staff will join the procession.

DU Vice Chancellor Prof M Akhtaruzzaman will inaugurate the festival at 11am at Teachers Student Centre (TSC) while Professor Emeritus Dr Rafiqul Islam and DU Pro...