Khulna: The 89th birth anniversary of the architect of multi-party democracy and founder of Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), Shaheed President Ziaur Rahman, was celebrated here today in a befitting manner. Local units of BNP, along with its front organizations and various socio-cultural bodies, arranged a series of colorful programs to mark the day.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, the programs included rallies, cultural functions, discussions, sports competitions, and other activities. A notable event was organized by the city unit of BNP at the Khulna Press Club, where a discussion titled “Democracy, Development and Freedom of Tongue” was held to commemorate the birth anniversary.
BNP’s Information Affairs Secretary, Azizul Bari Helal, addressed the meeting as the chief guest, with city unit convener Advocate Shafiqul Alam Mona presiding over the session. The gathering was attended by local BNP leaders, including Joyanta Kumar Kundu, Moniruzzaman Montu, Shafiqul Alam Tuhin, Advocate Momrejul Islam, and Syeda Rehena Isha, who highlighted the life and works of Shaheed President Ziaur Rahman and his significant contributions to the country’s War of Liberation.
Marking the occasion, Bangladesh Jatiyatabadi Chhatra Dal and several educational institutions in the city, such as Khulna University, Khulna Medical College, and Khulna University of Engineering Technology (KUET), also organized discussions focusing on the life and legacy of Ziaur Rahman.