Zubaer, Pirojpur 

 Shushashoner Jonno Nagorik (SHUJAN) celebrated its 24th founding anniversary in Pirojpur on Thursday with a pledge to build a humane society free from murder, rape, oppression, and violence, alongside welfare-oriented politics devoid of corruption, criminalization, and communalism.

Organized by the Pirojpur district committee of SHUJAN, a discussion meeting followed by a cake-cutting ceremony was held at the Muktijoddha Complex auditorium in the town at 10:00am.

Presided over by SHUJAN District Committee President and senior journalist Md. Moniruzzaman Nasim Ali, the program was moderated by Professor Md. Shah Alam, chief coordinator of the Social Initiative Against Drugs.

Speakers at the event included District Muktijoddha Sangsad Convener Ahmed Shahidul Haque Chan, District Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) Member Secretary SM Saidul Islam Kismat, National Citizen Party (NCP) Member Secretary Mainul Ahsan Munna, Islamic Foundation member Dr. Abdul Hi Mahmud, PDF Executive Director Md. Rafiqul Islam Panna, Mahila Parishad Secretary Khaleda Akter Hena, former Vice-Principal Md. Lutfar Rahman, District Retired Armed Forces Council Secretary Sergeant (retd) Md. Habibur Rahman, and journalist Zubaer Al Mamun.

Addressing the gathering, speakers emphasized that concerted efforts from political parties, social organizations, and conscious citizens are essential to establish a non-discriminatory, just, and humane society. They stressed the necessity of ensuring transparency, accountability, and the rule of law across all tiers of state and society.

The participants also called for further strengthening SHUJAN's grassroots initiatives to promote good governance, democratic values, political tolerance, anti-corruption measures, communal harmony, and civic rights.