DHAKA, Nov 28, 2018 (BSS)- The 12th death anniversary of Mohammad Hanif, the first elected mayor of Dhaka City Corporation (DCC) and former president of Dhaka City Awami League (AL), was observed today with due respect.
Hanif, who suffered critical splinter injuries in the August 21, 2004 grenade attack, died on November 28, 2006.
Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC), Dhaka City AL, Mayor Mohammad Hanif Memorial Foundation, front and associate bodies of the ruling AL and different socio-cultural organisations and Bangabandhu Sangskritik Jote observed the day with elaborate programmes.
Different social and cultural organisations paid tributes to Hanif by placing wreaths at his grave at Azimpur in the morning.
City AL (South) President Abul Hasnat and General Secretary Shahe Alam Murad were present, among others.
Besides, the DSCC held a discussion on the life and works of Hanif, also a close associate of Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, at Nagar Bhaban.
DSCC Mayor Sayeed Khokon, Haji Selim, MP, Shahe Alam Murad, DSCC Chief Executive Officer Mostafizur Rahman were present, among others, at the discussion.