RANGPUR, March 07, 2020 (BSS) – Leaders of Awami League (AL) and its front
organizations today observed the historic 7th March saying the speech of
Bangabandhu was the clear declaration of independence instilling the complete
sense of direction to wage ultimate struggle for national freedom.
They said this at a discussion meeting held this evening by district AL
office in Betpotti area of the city marking the historic 7th March.
The district and city units of AL, its associate bodies, including Bangladesh
Chhatra League (BCL), Jubo League, Swechchasebak League, Krishak League,
Sramik League and other organisations have observed the day through day-long
programmes .
The programmes included hoisting of the national and party flags, placing
wreaths at portrait and mural of the Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh
Mujibur Rahman.
To mark the day, the recorded epoch-making historic 7th March speech
delivered by Bangabandhu on this day in the then Race Course Maidan along
with patriotic songs were played every look and corner of the city throughout
the day.
President of district AL Mamtaz Uddin Ahmed presided over the main
discussion.
General Secretary of district AL Advocate Rezaul Karim Raju, its Vice-
president Professor Mazed Ali Babul, Organising Secretaries of district AL
Touhidur Rahman Tutul and Wajedul Islam, Publicity and Joint General
Secretaries Rosy Rahman and Motahar Hossain Mandal Mowla, President of
district Mohila AL Mortuza Begum, its General Secretary of Advocate Zakia
Sultana Choiti and President of district BCL Mehedee Hasan Rony, among
others, addressed.
Besides, President of city AL Shafiur Rahman Shafi presided over another
discussion moderated by its General Secretary Tushar Kanti Mandal at city AL
office marking the historic 7th March.
The speakers highlighted significance of the historic 7th March this year
when the grateful nation is set for year-long celebration of the birth
centenary programme of Bangabandhu from March 17.
They termed the epoch-making 7th March speech of Bangabandhu as the clear
declaration of independence and magically inspired all Bangalees to bravely
fight against Pakistani occupation forces.