30-foot Saraswati statue to be built at Dhaka University's Jagannath Hall, claimed to be world's largest

A 30-foot-tall permanent statue of goddess Saraswati is set to be built at Jagannath Hall of Dhaka University. Authorities claim it will be the world's largest permanent statue of goddess Saraswati. The hall provost said efforts will be made to get it listed in the Guinness World Records.

The foundation stone for the 30-foot concrete statue was laid on Sunday (November 8). The statue will be built on the eastern side of the hall's Rabindra Bhaban.

The initiative was taken following a longstanding demand from students, with the cooperation of the university administration.

Jagannath Hall Provost Professor Dr. Debashish Pal said that once built, the 30-foot concrete statue will be the world's largest permanent Saraswati statue. He said efforts will also be made to see whether it can be entered into the Guinness World Records, and an application will be made following the proper process.

Vice-Chancellor Professor Dr. A B M Obaidul Islam said at the ceremony that the initiative was taken to fulfil the students' wishes by giving priority to what they want. He also gave necessary directions to complete the construction work quickly while maintaining proper quality.

The vice-chancellor added, We all want to build a Bangladesh together where there will be no communal conflict. Everyone will speak with equal rights and live as enlightened people.

The vice-chancellor attended the foundation stone laying ceremony as the chief guest.

Also present were Jagannath Hall Provost Professor Dr. Debashish Pal, members of the hall alumni association, leaders of the Puja Udjapan Parishad, Dhaka University unit Chhatra Dal president Ganesh Chandra Roy Sahas and general secretary Nahiduzzaman Shipon, hall parliament leaders, teachers and students.

Earlier on Sunday noon, the foundation puja for installing the statue was held according to scriptural rules.

The design of the statue has already been primarily finalized. Its main designer is Swapan Pal, a former student of the Faculty of Fine Arts at Dhaka University and an artist.

Those involved hope that once construction is complete, the statue will become a permanent attraction of Jagannath Hall. The hall authorities said the Guinness record application process will be carried forward following the proper rules.