BNP will observe what it says the National Revolution and Solidarity Day on Monday, marking the ‘civil-military uprising’ in 1975.
On this day in 1975, amid political turmoil, soldiers and civilians jointly freed then chief of army staff Ziaur Rahman from captivity in Dhaka cantonment, paving the way for Zia to come to power. BNP has chalked out a 10-day programme to observe the day in a befitting manner. Some other political parties and different socio-cultural organisations will also observe the day from different perspectives.
As part of BNP’s programmes, the party will hoist its flags atop its central office and all other offices of the party and its associate bodies at 6:00am. BNP chairperson Khaleda Zia together with party leaders and activists will place wreaths at the grave of party founder and Ziaur Rahman at 10:00am. BNP’s all the units and associate bodies will also observe the day across the country with various programmes, including discussion, photo exhibition, free medical camps and blood donation. BNP also has a plan to hold a rally in front of its Nayapaltan central office on Tuesday.
The party earlier sought permission for holding their rally at Suhrawardy Udyan on November 7 or 8. Having denied permission to hold it at Suhrawardy Udyan, the party on Friday said it sought fresh permission to stage it in front of its Nayapaltan central office on November 8 marking the ‘National Revolution and Solidarity Day’.
Meanwhile, Khaleda Zia in a message greeted the country’s people on the occasion. Describing November 7 as a ‘historical day’ in national history, she said, “On this day in 1975, soldiers and civilians took to the streets together with a strong vow to protect the national independence and sovereignty and foil all conspiracies against the country.” The spirit of November 7 is an inspiration in the national life she said, adding,” I think it’s necessary for the nationalist forces to get united imbued with this spirit.”
In another message, BNP acting secretary general Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir also congratulated people on the occasion. While BNP and its alliances celebrate November 7 as the National Revolution and Solidarity Day, the ruling Awami League and its front organisations consider it as the day of ‘killing of freedom fighters’.
