Dhaka, Nov 12, (V7N) – The annual art exhibition of the Department of Craft at Dhaka University (DU) has begun, featuring 245 artworks by 90 students of the department.
Seven students were awarded in various categories at the exhibition, according to a DU press release.
The exhibition started Thursday at the Zainul Gallery of the Faculty of Fine Art. Pro-Vice Chancellor (Admin) of the university Prof Dr Muhammed Almuzaddade Alfasane inaugurated the exhibition and later distributed certificates and crests among the award-winning students.
Professor Almuzaddade said the creative artworks of fine arts artists leave a positive impact on various sectors of society. Presenting these artworks on the global stage will help build a positive image of Bangladesh worldwide, he added.
He noted that Bangladesh possesses a rich, thousand-year-old heritage, stressing the need to discover and conduct research on traditional arts scattered across rural areas. How art can be integrated or connected with science could also be an important subject of research, he said.
Students of the Craft Department have opportunities to contribute to the development of the country's textile sector, he said, stressing the need to strengthen ties between industries and educational institutions to expand these opportunities.
Teachers, students, guardians, artists and cultural activists of the Faculty of Fine Art were present at the event.
