Ishwarganj:Student leaders from the 1990s mass upsurge have paid their respects at the grave of Saifuddin Ahmed Moni, an influential figure in the anti-autocracy movement of that era. The tribute was led by BNP standing committee member and former DUCSU Vice President Amanullah Aman, MP, on Monday at Maheshpur village.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, the tribute ceremony included BNP advisors Habibur Rahman Habib and Nazim Uddin Alam, former DUCSU General Secretary and BNP Joint Secretary General Khairul Kabir Khokon, MP, BNP central leader Mostafizur Rahman Babul, MP, National Democratic Party President Khandaker Lutfar Rahman, Democratic League General Secretary Khokon Chandra Das, and Bangladesh Youth Forum President Saidur Rahman.
The leaders laid floral wreaths at Moni's grave and offered prayers for his soul. Saifuddin Moni, once a law student at Dhaka University, was remembered for his sacrifices during the anti-autocracy movement of the 1990s. They also attended a memorial meeting held at Moni's village home.
Amanullah Aman, speaking as the chief guest, highlighted Moni's significant contributions to the fight for democracy and political rights. He affirmed, "We will not forget him." Saifuddin Ahmed Moni was a key student leader in the 1990s and served as the former General Secretary of the Democratic League, playing a pivotal role in the BNP-led 12-party alliance's street movements.