The people of Rangpur are ready to observe
the Martyred Intellectuals Day -2021 by paying tribute to martyred
intellectuals for their supreme sacrifice only a couple of days ahead of the
ultimate victory in 1971.
The divisional, district and police administrations, Rangpur Metropolitan
Police (RpMP), political parties, socio-cultural organizations and
educational institutions have taken programmes to observe the day in a
befitting manner.
The district and city Awami League (AL), Ghatok Dalal Nirmul Committee,
Shilpokola Academy, Begum Rokeya University, Carmichael College and other
educational institutions will also observe the day through day-long
programmes.
The observance will begin with placing wreaths at the ‘Shahid Muktijoddha
Smritistambha, hoisting of black flags and national flag at half-mast atop
all public and private buildings followed by other programmes since the
morning in the city.
High officials of the divisional and district level civil and police
administrations, freedom fighters, leaders of different political parties
including Awami League (AL), sociocultural and professional and other
organizations will place wreaths there in the morning.
The programmes also include wearing of black badges, placing wreaths at
mass graves, special munajats seeking divine blessings for departed souls of
the martyred intellectuals and discussions.
The district administration will organize a discussion and competitions on
drawing and essay writing for children marking the Martyred Intellectuals
Day.
The district and city units of AL and its associate bodies will observe
the day beginning with placing wreaths at the portrait of Father of the
Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman followed by other programmes.
Led by President of district AL Mamtaz Uddin Ahmed and its General
Secretary Advocate Rezaul Karim Razu, leaders of district AL and its
associate bodies will hoist black flag and national flag at half-mast at the
district AL office premises.
Later, the district AL leaders along with leaders of different associate
bodies will place wreaths at ‘Shahid Muktijoddha Smritistambha’ at Surobhi
Uddyan and Bangabandhu’s Mural at Bangabandhu Square in the city.
With President of district AL Mamtaz Uddin Ahmed in the chair, its General
Secretary of district AL Advocate Rezaul Karim Razu will address a discussion
to be arranged on the occasion at district AL office as the keynote speaker.
Leaders of the district and city units of AL and its associate bodies will
take part in the programmes.
Source: Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha (BSS)