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29th death anniversary observed

Follow examples of Sher-e-Bangla

By Staff Correspondent
The 29th death anniversary of Sher-e-Bangla AK Fazlul Huq was observed Saturday. The great leader's relentless struggle for the betterment of the downtrodden, especially of the peasants, was recalled on the day.
Different political and socio cultural organisations held elaborate programmes to observe the day. These included milad mahfil. offering of fateha and placing of wreaths at the mazar of Sher-e-Bangla. Discussions and seminars were also held.
The Acting President Justice Shahabuddln Ahmed and the Prime Minister Begum Khaleda Zia issued separate messages on the occasion.
All educational Institutions including the Dhaka University remained closed on the day as a mark of respect to former Prime Minister of undivided Bengal, Prime Minister of East Bengal and Home Minister of the then Pakistan.
Fazlul Huq Hall of the Dhaka University organised a seminar on Fazlul Huq as a social reformer' at its auditorium In the evening.
Chaired by the Hall Provost Prof Abu Zafar Mahmud, the key-note paper on the topic was presented by Asafuddowia. Secretary of the Ministry of Jute.
DU Vice-Chancellor Prof M Manlruzzaman Miah attended the programme as chief guest while Justice Maksumul Hakim. Kaflluddln Mahmud, former Adviser to the Acting President. AM Mesbahuddin. former Inspector General of Police. AK Fayezul Huq. an exState Minister and son of Sher-e-Bangla, and Alhaj ABM Nurul Islam, a Supreme Court lawyer took part in the discussions.
Asafuddowia in his paper elaborately described Sher-e-Bangla's contributions Jn bringing about the emancipation of the Bangalee Muslims and his contributions in the field of education.
The note-paper termed Sher-e-Bangla as the best ever Bangalee Muslim and highly praised his role in reforming the then backward society in this region of undivided India.
The seminar recalled Sher e-Bangla's pioneering role in removing illiteracy, poverty, and frustration from the then British-ruled country and said he helped the people become politically conscious with a view to bring about their economic freedom. .
Prof Monlruzzaman Miah said the late leader awakened the majority Muslims of the region about their rights.
Justice Maksumul Hakim said the late leader would be remembered forever for his struggle against the British rulers and Zamlndars
Kafiluddin Mahmud viewed that real tributes to the late leader could only be paid by following the Ideals he left for the nation.
He called for the formation of a national government in the present situation as he opined that no single political party was able to fight the problems, the nation was confronting with Its vast population.
Alhaj ABM Nurul Islam commented that Sher-e-Bangla was not given proper recognition during British rule in the country.
Sher-e-Bangla Smrltl Sangsad, Manabadhikar Sangathan, Sher-e-Bangla Jatiya Gabeshana Kendra and Sher-e-Bangla Jatiya Foundation jointly organised a Quran Khawani and Milad Mahfil at the mazar premises in the morning.
The organisations also held a joint discussion at the mazar premises.
Meanwhile. Sher-e-Bangla Smrltl Sangsad awarded its annual Sher-e-Bangla Gold Medal Award to eight eminent personalities at a ceremony at Sher-e-Bangla's mazar premises in the evenfhg.