Bagerhat: As part of the ongoing July Revival Programmes, a tree plantation programme was held in the district in memory of nine brave martyrs from Bagerhat who sacrificed their lives during the July mass uprising. The district BNP and Krishak Dal jointly organised the “One Martyr, One Tree” programme this morning on the premises of the Freedom Fighters’ Office adjacent to the Daratana River in the district aiming to honour the freedom-seeking souls through symbolic green tribute.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, the district convener of BNP, Engineer ATM Akram Hossain Talim, inaugurated the programme. The event was held to commemorate nine martyrs, including Alamgir, Jasim, Sabbir, Siam, Mahfuz, Biplob, Alvi, Anwar, and Shahin, who were killed on the streets of Dhaka as directed by the government at the time. These martyrs are now laid to rest in their home district of Bagerhat.
To immortalize the memory of these individuals, nine mango saplings were planted in their honor. The event was attended by several key figures, including District BNP joint convener Khadem Neyamul Nasir Alap, Bagerhat Sadar Thana BNP convener Dr. Habibur Rahman Siddiqui, Bagerhat Municipality BNP general secretary Syed Obaidul Islam Jewel, District Krishak Dal convener Syed Asafuddaula Jewel, and JASAS general secretary Nargis Akhter Luna.
Martyr family members and some injured from the July-August Movement personally participated in planting the saplings, further adding to the emotional significance of the event.