Jahangirnagar: A doa mahfil and discussion were held at Jahangirnagar University (JU) today to mark the National Revolution and Solidarity Day, organised by the Nationalist Teachers’ Forum (NTF). The event took place at approximately 4:15 pm after the Asr prayer at the Bishmail staff quarters mosque on the university campus.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, JU Vice-Chancellor Professor Dr Mohammad Kamrul Ahsan addressed the gathering, emphasizing that the historic significance of 7 November transcends the founding anniversary of any political party. He highlighted that it symbolizes the ‘soldier-people revolution’ that emerged from the widespread dissatisfaction, inequality, and disorder that developed after independence. He asserted that Ziaur Rahman did not attempt to seize power but accepted responsibility during a period of national crisis, assuming leadership only when freedoms were under threat.
Professor Dr Ahsan further noted that after taking charge, Ziaur Rahman worked to unify the nation and reduce disparities. Through the growth of the ready-made garment industry and remittance income, he laid a strong economic foundation, which can be considered a ‘second independence’ for Bangladesh.
NTF President Professor Md Shamsul Alam remarked that Shaheed President Ziaur Rahman did not represent any single political group but worked for the entire nation. He expressed hope that the continuity of the ideals upheld by Ziaur Rahman would be preserved.
Following the discussion, special prayers were offered for the peace of the soul of Shaheed President Ziaur Rahman and for the welfare of the nation. The programme was attended by NTF General Secretary Professor Md Jamal Uddin, Treasurer Professor Dr Md Monowar Hossain, Organising Secretary Professor Dr Muhammad Nazrul Islam, JU Chhatra Dal Convener Jahir Uddin Babor, Member Secretary Wasim Ahmed Anik, and other officials.