Ulab Celebrates 105th Anniversary of the Communist Party of China

The University of Liberal Arts Bangladesh (ULAB) hosted a cultural event titled 'Great Journey, Shared Future' to commemorate the 105th anniversary of the founding of the Communist Party of China. The event, held on Wednesday, July 1, 2026, at the ULAB campus, was a joint initiative by ULAB, the Chinese Embassy, and the Confucius Institute of the University of Dhaka. The 90th anniversary of the victory of the Long March in China was also remembered during the program. The day-long event featured photo and video exhibitions, books, and displays of traditional Chinese culture, offering participants insights into China's history, governance, and cultural heritage. Students also enjoyed demonstrations of traditional Chinese calligraphy and paper-cutting art. The opening ceremony included cultural performances by the Confucius Institute of the University of Dhaka and a performance on the traditional Chinese musical instrument 'Guzheng'. ULAB Vice-Chancellor Professor Shamsad Mortuza stated that the celebration would strengthen the friendship, cultural exchange, and mutual understanding between Bangladesh and China through the interaction of education and culture. Concluding the event, the Cultural Counselor of the Chinese Embassy in Bangladesh, Li Shaopeng, delivered a speech titled 'The Story of the Communist Party of China.' He highlighted the historical contributions of the Communist Party of China, the significance of the Long March victory, China's development journey, its social and cultural identity, and the enduring relationship between Bangladesh and China. Other guests included Dr. Yang Hui, Chinese Director of the Confucius Institute of the University of Dhaka, Huang Moucong, Second Secretary at the Chinese Embassy in Bangladesh, along with Chinese representatives and cultural artists. ULAB representatives included Pro-Vice-Chancellor Professor Jude William Genilo, Special Advisor to the Board of Trustees and Treasurer Professor Milan Kumar Bhattacharya, Registrar Lieutenant Colonel (Retd.) Md. Faizul Islam, along with deans, department heads, faculty, staff, and students from various schools.