The historic "May Day" was observed in the district like other parts of the country and elsewhere across the world in a befitting manner. This year's theme of the day is "Sramik-Malik Gorbo Desh, Smart Hobey Bangladesh". The day is being observed across the globe since 1886 commemorating the supreme sacrifices of the workers at Hay Market, Chicago, in the USA for eight-hour working day and upholding the rights of the working people. To press home their demands, working people had to sacrifice their valuable lives in tragic bomb attacks and police atrocities on May 1, 1886 and the following days. On the occasion, a colorful rally was brought out from the premises of the Deputy Commissioner Office this morning and ended there after parading main streets of the district. After the rally, a discussion was also held in the conference room of the Deputy Commissioner. Deputy Commissioner (DC) Arifuzzaman addressed the function as the chief guest with Additional District Magistrate Md. Alamgir Hussa in in the chair. Superintendent of Police (SP) Md. Mahiduzzaman, Additional Deputy Commissioner (General) Kaiser Khosru, District Awami League General Secretary Mainul Hossain Biplab, Freedom Fighter Md. Shafiqul Islam, Sadar Upazila Nirbahi Officer (UNO) Sajal Chandra Sheel, District Information Officer Md. Nurul Amin spoke, among others. Officials of different government and non-government organisations, leaders and workers of various labor organisations were present on the occasion. Source: Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha
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