Dhaka: Prime Minister Tarique Rahman today distributed clothes and dry food among the poor and destitute at 16 spots in Dhaka city marking the 45th martyrdom anniversary of Shaheed President Ziaur Rahman. The Prime Minister started the programme at 11:25 am from the T and T High School grounds at Manik Mia Avenue.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, the Prime Minister further extended his outreach by distributing food among the poor people at various locations including Shyamoli Square, Government Bangla College area, Pallabi Metro Station, ECB Chattar, Kuril Bishwa Road, Fuji Trade Center, Jorpukur Playground, Banglabazar, Jatrabari, Jurain, and Dhanmondi areas. He distributed clothes in the Dhanmondi area at 5:40 pm, as reported by the Prime Minister’s Press Wing.
The day’s events began with Prime Minister Rahman paying tribute to Shaheed President Ziaur Rahman by placing a wreath at his grave in Sher-e-Bangla Nagar at 11:00 am. He was accompanied by members of the BNP standing committee and senior leaders. In the afternoon, he participated in a separate programme organised by BNP’s affiliated organisations in front of the BNP Nayapaltan office, where he distributed food and clothes.
In the evening, a milad mahfil was organised at the Prime Minister’s residence on Gulshan Avenue. The event was attended by the Prime Minister’s family, including Begum Khaleda Zia’s younger brother Shamim Eskander and sister Selima Islam, as well as relatives and friends. PM’s Additional Press Secretary Atiqur Rahman Rumon stated that the milad and doa mahfil was held to seek eternal peace for the departed soul of Shaheed President Ziaur Rahman. Officials from the Prime Minister’s Office, SSF, and PGR members were also present.