Dhaka:Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) has unveiled plans for a series of events spanning a week to commemorate the National Revolution and Solidarity Day on November 7. The activities are scheduled from November 5 to 11.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, the decision for the weeklong programmes was made unanimously during a joint meeting at the BNP's central office in Naya Paltan. BNP Acting Secretary General Advocate Ruhul Kabir Rizvi chaired the meeting, which was attended by joint secretaries general of Dhaka Metropolitan South BNP, along with presidents, general secretaries, conveners, and member secretaries of the party's associate organisations.
The commemorative events will begin on November 7 with the hoisting of national and party flags at 6 am at the BNP central office and other party offices nationwide. At 11 am, BNP Chairman and Prime Minister Tarique Rahman, alongside national leaders and party members, will lay wreaths at the graves of Shaheed President Ziaur Rahman and former Prime Minister Begum Khaleda Zia.
A vibrant rally is set to take place in front of the BNP central office in Naya Paltan at 3 pm on the same day. Concurrent rallies will be held at district and metropolitan levels across the country. On November 8, additional rallies are planned for thana and upazila levels.
The BNP, along with its affiliate organisations, will conduct various discussion meetings and programmes throughout the week. Jatiyatabadi Sramik Dal and Jubo Dal will hold meetings on November 5 and 10, respectively. Krishak Dal will convene a discussion at 11 am on November 9, and JASAS is set to organise a discussion and cultural programme at 3 pm that day.
Furthermore, Jatiyatabadi Chhatra Dal plans a photography exhibition at Dhaka University campus on November 7, followed by a discussion meeting on November 8. Meanwhile, Olama Dal will distribute educational materials to orphan students.
The BNP has urged its leaders and members at all levels to collaborate in ensuring the successful execution of these programmes in observance of National Revolution and Solidarity Day.