Land Minister Md Mizanur Rahman Minu has said martyred President Ziaur Rahman restored the true joy of independence to the people of the country.
He made the remarks on Saturday morning while inaugurating a day-long programme organised by Rajshahi Metropolitan BNP to mark National Revolution and Solidarity Day.
At 7am, the land minister inaugurated the programme by hoisting the national and party flags and releasing balloons and pigeons in front of the metropolitan BNP office.
Speaking as the chief guest, Minu said Ziaur Rahman had always worked for the welfare of the people. He said Ziaur Rahman had made significant contributions and provided leadership during the Liberation War, and had also played a role in protecting the country’s independence and sovereignty.
He said Ziaur Rahman had not come to power through the backdoor like Ershad or Ayub Khan. His contribution to the Liberation War was at the highest level, he added. Following his ideals, the BNP was working to promote people’s welfare and protect their rights, the minister said.
Rajshahi Metropolitan BNP President Mamun Or Rashid chaired the programme. Special guests included Shafiqul Haque Milan, MP for Rajshahi-3, and Mosaddek Hossain Bulbul, secretary for forests and environment affairs of the BNP National Executive Committee.
The programme was conducted by metropolitan BNP General Secretary and Rajshahi City Corporation Administrator Md Mahfuzur Rahman Riton.
Among those present were metropolitan BNP Vice-Presidents Aslam Sarkar, Waliul Haque Rana, Muktar Hossain and Zainal Abedin Shibli, Organising Secretary Robiul Alam Milu, and leaders and activists of the party’s affiliated and associate organisations.
Meanwhile, Rajshahi district administration organised a discussion meeting highlighting the significance of National Revolution and Solidarity Day at the District Shilpakala Academy on Saturday.
Land Minister Md Mizanur Rahman Minu attended the meeting as the chief guest.
The meeting was chaired by Deputy Commissioner Kazi Shahidul Islam. Special guests included Rajshahi City Corporation Administrator Md Mahfuzur Rahman Riton, Divisional Commissioner Kazi Mohammad Saiful Islam, Rajshahi Metropolitan Police Commissioner Mohammad Foyezul Kabir and District Superintendent of Police Md Mamun Or Rashid.
The meeting highlighted the historical background and significance of November 7, as well as its importance in the country’s political and national life.
