Narsingdi:Health and Family Welfare Minister Sardar Md. Sakhawat Husain emphasized the introduction of multi-party democracy in Bangladesh under the leadership of Shaheed President Ziaur Rahman.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, Minister Sakhawat highlighted that on November 7, 1975, during a crucial period for the nation, Ziaur Rahman assumed responsibility for Bangladesh, which led to the establishment of multi-party democracy. This move was significant for safeguarding the nation's independence and sovereignty. The minister remarked that Ziaur Rahman would remain immortal in the nation's memory, referring to the event as part of the National Revolution and Solidarity Day.
The minister made these comments as the chief guest at a programme held at the Belabo Upazila Parishad premises in Narsingdi. The event aimed at distributing humanitarian assistance, corrugated tin sheets, and sewing machines to poor and underprivileged people. Minister Sakhawat further noted that Bangladesh's independence and sovereignty would have faced grave risks without Ziaur Rahman's leadership on November 7.
He elaborated that Ziaur Rahman played an active role in the Liberation War as the commander of Z Force and later contributed to the country's economic progress until his death. During the programme, Tk 10,000 was distributed to each of 90 underprivileged people as humanitarian assistance. Additionally, 56 beneficiaries received two bundles of corrugated tin sheets and Tk 6,000 each for house construction, while 200 working women received sewing machines.
The event was attended by officials from the upazila administration and leaders of various associate organizations of BNP in Belabo Upazila.