Dhaka: Prime Minister Tarique Rahman today distributed clothes and food items among the poor and destitute people on the occasion of the 45th martyrdom anniversary of Shaheed President Ziaur Rahman. The food and clothes distribution program began at around 11:30 am on the Rajdhani High School premises on Manik Mia Avenue in the capital.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, the event was organized as part of a daylong program by the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) for distributing clothes, daily essentials, and providing free medical services to people. The initiative was aimed at commemorating the martyrdom anniversary of Shaheed President Ziaur Rahman.
Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed, State Minister for Youth and Sports Md Aminul Haque, Dhaka North City Corporation Administrator Shafiqul Islam Khan Milton, and former councilor Anwaruzzaman were present at the event. Prime Minister Tarique Rahman is scheduled to participate in similar events at 16 more spots in Dhaka city today.
Earlier in the morning, Prime Minister Tarique Rahman paid tribute to Ziaur Rahman by placing a floral wreath at his grave. BNP and its affiliated organizations are arranging different programs across the country on the occasion.
Shaheed President Ziaur Rahman founded the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) in 1978. He was martyred in the Chittagong Circuit House on May 30, 1981, while serving as the president. The BNP observes the day as ‘martyrdom anniversary’.