FARIDPUR, Aug 16, 2019 (BSS) – The National Mourning Day-2019 and 44th
martyrdom anniversary of the Architect of Independence and Father of the
Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman was observed yesterday in a
befitting manner.
Programmes of the day were included hoisting of the national flag at half-
mast at all government and non-government buildings, placing of floral
wreaths at the portrait of Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur
Rahman at Govt. Rajendra College, discussion, milad, doa mahfil, blood
donation and screening of documentary on Bangabandhu.
The district administration brought out a huge mourning procession with
participation of hundreds of common people, high officials and local
politicians.
Faridpur district Awami League (AL) and its front organisations observed
the National Mourning Day paying rich tribute to Father of the Nation
Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman.
In the evening, a discussion meeting was arranged by District
Administration at Ambika Memorial Hall of the town presided by Deputy
Commissioner of the district Atul Sarkar, sources said.