BSS, Dhaka :
The nation yesterday observed the historic Mujibnagar Day with a pledge to let the new generations know the real history of the Liberation War and make the people reap the benefits of democracy.
The day was observed through different programmes across the
country highlighting significance of the memories of this day in 1971 when the nation witnessed the oath-taking of the country’s first government.
On the occasion of the day, on behalf of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, Awami League (AL) General Secretary and Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader paid rich tributes to Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman by placing a wreath at his portrait in front of Bangabandhu Memorial Museum at Dhanmondi in the city yesterday morning.
Flanked by central leaders of the AL, he also placed another wreath at the portrait of Bangabandhu on behalf of his party.
Awami League Presidium Members Begum Matia Chowdhury and Abdul Matin Khasru, Organizing Secretaries Ahmed Hossain and AKM Enamul Haque Shamim, Information and Research Secretary Afzal Hossain, Office Secretary Dr Abdus Sobhan Golap and Relief and Social Welfare Secretary Sujit Roy Nandi were present on the occasion, among others.
Later, the leaders of AL’s associate bodies, including Dhaka City North and South units of AL, Jubo League, Chhatra League, Mohila Awami League and Jubo Mohila League, laid wreaths at the portrait of Bangabandhu.
Earlier, President Abdul Hamid and Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina issued separate messages yesterday (Monday) recalling the able leadership, proper directives and war strategies of the Mujibnagar Government to take the 1971 Liberation War towards its successful culmination.
The government took elaborate programmes in Mujibnagar and capital Dhaka to mark the day.
The programme began with the hoisting of the national flag at dawn atop the memorial monument at Mujibnagar.
The other programmes of the day included placing of wreaths at the memorial monument and presenting guard of honour and parade by police, Ansar-VDP, BNCC and Girls’ Guide members.
A discussion was held at the Sheikh Hasina Mancha at Mujibnagar yesterday morning. Industries Minister Amir Hossain Amu addressed it as the chief guest with Health and Family Welfare Minister and Awami League Presidium Member Mohammed Nasim in the chair.
Liberation War Affairs Minister AKM Mozammel Haque, Awami League Joint General Secretaries Mahbub-ul Alam Hanif and Abdur Rahman, Organizing Secretary Abu Sayeed Al Mamun Shawpan, Labour Affairs Secretary Habibur Rahman Siraj, Deputy Office Secretary Barrister Biplab Barua, members to the central committee Md Amirul Islam Milon and Parvin Zaman Kalpana, former state minister for Liberation War Affairs Captain (Rtd) ABM Tazul Islam, Jatiya Sangsad Whip Solaiman Haque Joarder, local lawmaker Abdul Hai, Meherpur District AL’s President Farhad Hossain, Mujibnagar Upazila AL’s President Zia Uddin Bishwas addressed the function, among others.
Meherpur District AL General Secretary Abdul Khaleque conducted the discussion.
Addressing the meeting, Amir Hossain Amu said the next parliamentary election will be held like in other democratic countries of the world.
The AL president (Sheikh Hasina) has been recognized as a successful state leader, he said, adding that she earned 27 international awards for changing the fate of the countrymen and upgrading the country to a middle-income one. Mohammed Nasim, in his presidential speech, said the next national polls will be held in the month of victory, December, and it will be held as per the constitution.
He urged all to vote for AL in the next polls.
Later, a cultural function was staged in the afternoon were leading artistes of the country performed while special fireworks featured the day’s programmes.
Different political parties and social and cultural organizations also chalked out programmes marking the day.
The nation yesterday observed the historic Mujibnagar Day with a pledge to let the new generations know the real history of the Liberation War and make the people reap the benefits of democracy.
The day was observed through different programmes across the
country highlighting significance of the memories of this day in 1971 when the nation witnessed the oath-taking of the country’s first government.
On the occasion of the day, on behalf of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, Awami League (AL) General Secretary and Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader paid rich tributes to Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman by placing a wreath at his portrait in front of Bangabandhu Memorial Museum at Dhanmondi in the city yesterday morning.
Flanked by central leaders of the AL, he also placed another wreath at the portrait of Bangabandhu on behalf of his party.
Awami League Presidium Members Begum Matia Chowdhury and Abdul Matin Khasru, Organizing Secretaries Ahmed Hossain and AKM Enamul Haque Shamim, Information and Research Secretary Afzal Hossain, Office Secretary Dr Abdus Sobhan Golap and Relief and Social Welfare Secretary Sujit Roy Nandi were present on the occasion, among others.
Later, the leaders of AL’s associate bodies, including Dhaka City North and South units of AL, Jubo League, Chhatra League, Mohila Awami League and Jubo Mohila League, laid wreaths at the portrait of Bangabandhu.
Earlier, President Abdul Hamid and Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina issued separate messages yesterday (Monday) recalling the able leadership, proper directives and war strategies of the Mujibnagar Government to take the 1971 Liberation War towards its successful culmination.
The government took elaborate programmes in Mujibnagar and capital Dhaka to mark the day.
The programme began with the hoisting of the national flag at dawn atop the memorial monument at Mujibnagar.
The other programmes of the day included placing of wreaths at the memorial monument and presenting guard of honour and parade by police, Ansar-VDP, BNCC and Girls’ Guide members.
A discussion was held at the Sheikh Hasina Mancha at Mujibnagar yesterday morning. Industries Minister Amir Hossain Amu addressed it as the chief guest with Health and Family Welfare Minister and Awami League Presidium Member Mohammed Nasim in the chair.
Liberation War Affairs Minister AKM Mozammel Haque, Awami League Joint General Secretaries Mahbub-ul Alam Hanif and Abdur Rahman, Organizing Secretary Abu Sayeed Al Mamun Shawpan, Labour Affairs Secretary Habibur Rahman Siraj, Deputy Office Secretary Barrister Biplab Barua, members to the central committee Md Amirul Islam Milon and Parvin Zaman Kalpana, former state minister for Liberation War Affairs Captain (Rtd) ABM Tazul Islam, Jatiya Sangsad Whip Solaiman Haque Joarder, local lawmaker Abdul Hai, Meherpur District AL’s President Farhad Hossain, Mujibnagar Upazila AL’s President Zia Uddin Bishwas addressed the function, among others.
Meherpur District AL General Secretary Abdul Khaleque conducted the discussion.
Addressing the meeting, Amir Hossain Amu said the next parliamentary election will be held like in other democratic countries of the world.
The AL president (Sheikh Hasina) has been recognized as a successful state leader, he said, adding that she earned 27 international awards for changing the fate of the countrymen and upgrading the country to a middle-income one. Mohammed Nasim, in his presidential speech, said the next national polls will be held in the month of victory, December, and it will be held as per the constitution.
He urged all to vote for AL in the next polls.
Later, a cultural function was staged in the afternoon were leading artistes of the country performed while special fireworks featured the day’s programmes.
Different political parties and social and cultural organizations also chalked out programmes marking the day.
