Dhaka:The 36th martyrdom anniversary of Nazir Uddin Jihad, a prominent leader of the Jatiyatabadi Chhatra Dal (JCD), was marked on Saturday with various events both in Dhaka and his home district of Sirajganj.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, Nazir Uddin Jihad lost his life to police gunfire in 1990 while participating in a movement aimed at restoring democracy and establishing people's rights during an anti-autocracy struggle.
Prime Minister and BNP Chairman Tarique Rahman issued a message in remembrance of Jihad's sacrifice. He emphasized the importance of Jihad's role in the fight for democracy, stating that figures like Jihad have always risen to protest autocracy and have paid the ultimate price for their convictions.
In Dhaka, BNP leaders honored Jihad by laying wreaths at his memorial located at Dainik Bangla intersection. Former student leaders from the 1990s also participated, with BNP National Standing Committee member and Dhaka-2 MP Amanullah Aman leading the tribute. Other notable attendees included BNP Joint Secretary General Khayrul Kabir Khokon and National Executive Committee member Advocate Rafiq Sikder.
In Sirajganj's Ullapara upazila, the Jehad Smriti Parishad organized various programs, starting with a mourning rally at 10 am. The events included a discussion, prayers, a visit to Jihad's grave, and wreath-laying. Sirajganj District Council Administrator Engineer Saiful Islam Shahin served as the chief guest, with many local BNP leaders and dignitaries in attendance.
Speakers at the events commemorated Jihad's contributions to the anti-autocracy movement and emphasized the importance of the sacrifices made by martyrs in the country's democratic journey. The programs concluded with prayers for Jihad's eternal peace and the prosperity of the nation.