The two weeklong 'Ekushey' programme organised by Shammilito Shangskritik Jote, Pabna ended here last Saturday amidst condoling mar-tyrs of the BDR mutiny. The concluding programme was held at Pabna Town Hall premises.

Lawmaker of Pabna-5 constituency, Golam Faruk Khondokar, spoke as the chief guest. Abdul Matin Khan, convenor of the organising committee, chaired the programme while secretary AfxShorp.TuJiio Shangskritik late, Pabna unit, §ain Al Fattah, delivered the inaugural speech.

Vice Chancellor (VC) of Pabna University of Science and Technology, Amin Uddin Mridha; veteran politician Advocate Amjad Hossain; Advocate Golam Hasnayen and Pabna

Artistes rendered patriotic songs on the

Sadar Upazila Parishad chairman Md. Mosharraf Hossain, among others, spoke on the occasion.

Speakers on the occasion focused on the spirit of Language Movement. They conveyed that the Language Movement was the root of our inde-

last day of the 'Ekushey' programme.

pendence movement. Speakers urged all to restore the spirit of the Language Movement.

All present at the programme paid homage to the martyred army officials and their families who were brutally killed during the BDR mutiny last

week. Speakers said that this is one of the greatest tragedies for our nation and the whole nation is mourning. Speakers urged the government to punish the culprits as soon as possible.

"We had plans for an elaborate programme to conclude the 'Ekushey' fair. But die plan had to be changed as the nation is mourning. We have decided to dedicate this programme to condoling the martyrs," said Biplob Bhowmik, member of Ekushey Fair Organi sing Committee.

Artists of 'Shaheed Shadhan Sqngeet Mahabiddalgy^ej^qrrqed patriotic songs at the event. Fulorenu Das, Abul Hashem, Abul Kashem and Shandipa Sarkar performed patriotic songs aired on Swadhin Bangla Betar Kendra. Earlier a one-minute silent was observed honouring the martyred.