Dhaka: The Ziaur Rahman Foundation (ZRF) has formed a committee to observe the 45th martyrdom anniversary of BNP founder Shaheed President Ziaur Rahman with due respect and dignity. The foundation has urged all concerned parties to prepare accordingly to mark the occasion appropriately.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, Professor Md. Lutfar Rahman has been appointed as the convener of the committee, with agriculturist Boazar Rahman serving as the member secretary. The committee’s joint conveners include Advocate Mohammad Ali, Professor Dr. Sheikh Monir Uddin Jewel, Engineer Umasha Umayan Moni Chowdhury, Rezaur Rahman Chowdhury Sumon, and Dr. Parvez Reza Kankon. Professor Dr. Farhad Halim has been designated as the executive director of the committee.
The committee consists of a diverse group of academics, engineers, agriculturists, journalists, businesspersons, and physicians. In addition, three sub-committees have been established to manage various programs marking the anniversary. Professor Md. Lutfar Rahman is set to lead the sub-committee responsible for laying wreaths at the mausoleums of Shaheed President Ziaur Rahman and former Prime Minister Begum Khaleda Zia.
Agriculturist Professor Dr. Abdul Karim has been appointed as the convener of the tree plantation sub-committee, while Engineer Shahin Hauladar will head the sub-committee tasked with organizing programs at old-age homes and orphanages.