Rajshahi: The 45th martyrdom anniversary of Shaheed President Ziaur Rahman, the proclaimer of Bangladesh’s independence, a sector commander during the Liberation War, founder of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), and an advocate of multi-party democracy, was observed in Rajshahi today with due respect and solemnity.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, the occasion was marked by Rajshahi city BNP and its affiliated bodies, who kept both national and party flags at half-mast and hoisted black flags at the party office in Malopara. The national and party flags were flown at half-mast while black flags were raised at 7:30 am as part of the observance. Leaders and activists also donned black badges to signify their respect.
The event saw the participation of notable figures, including the Minister of Land Mizanur Rahman Minu, MP, who attended as the chief guest. Rajshahi City Corporation Administrator and Rajshahi city BNP General Secretary Mahfuzur Rahman Riton was present as the special guest. Additionally, Rajshahi Zilla Parishad Administrator and former convener of city BNP, freedom fighter Advocate Ershad Ali Isha, was in attendance.
Presided over by Rajshahi city BNP President Mamun-or-Rashid Mamun, the event also included Senior Vice-President Nazrul Huda, Vice-Presidents Waliul Haque Rana, Muktar Hossain, and Joynal Abedin Shibli, along with leaders and activists from various thanas, wards, and affiliated organisations.
Speakers at the programme paid deep tribute to Shaheed President Ziaur Rahman, emphasizing his political ideals and contributions to nation-building and national development. Special prayers and munajat were offered for the eternal peace of the departed souls of Prime Minister Tarique Rahman’s parents, Shaheed President Ziaur Rahman and former Prime Minister Begum Khaleda Zia.
The speakers reaffirmed their commitment to upholding the ideals of Shaheed President Ziaur Rahman, Bir Uttam, and pledged to work unitedly under the leadership of BNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman to build a prosperous, developed, humane, and democratic Bangladesh.