Huge turnout marks BNP’s 48th founding anniv in Gaibandha; State Minister Linkon calls for unity
Gaibandha Correspondent
The 48th founding anniversary of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) was celebrated in Gaibandha on Tuesday through a series of colorful programs organized by the district BNP.
The programs included hoisting of the national and party flags, placing floral wreaths at the portraits of martyred President Ziaur Rahman and former Prime Minister Begum Khaleda Zia, a discussion meeting, and a colorful rally.
Leaders and activists from all seven upazilas, municipalities, and union units of the district gathered in front of the party office in separate processions in the morning. Later, a grand rally started from the party office, marched through the main roads of the town, and concluded at Islamiya High School grounds.
The chief guest at the event was State Minister for Religious Affairs Mohammad Shamim Qaiser Linkon, MP. The keynote speaker was reserved Member of Parliament for Gaibandha-1, 2, 3, and 5 constituencies, Momtaz Alo.
The discussion meeting was presided over by Mahamudun Nabi Titul, Convener of the Anniversary Celebration Committee and General Secretary of Gaibandha District BNP. Among others, speeches were delivered by Professor Aminul Islam, Co-Organizing Secretary of BNP’s National Executive Committee for Rangpur Division; Shahiduzzaman Shahid, President of Municipal BNP; Mostak Ahmed, General Secretary of Municipal BNP; Anisur Rahman Nadim, Organizational Secretary of District BNP; and Ragib Hasan Chowdhury, President of District Jubo Dal, along with leaders of affiliated and associate organizations.
The event was moderated by Shahiduzzaman Shahid, Member Secretary of the Anniversary Celebration Committee and President of Municipal BNP.
In his address, State Minister Mohammad Shamim Qaiser Linkon said that all party leaders and activists must work in unity to build a stronger BNP in the coming days.
He urged party members to work collectively to ensure the victory of BNP-nominated candidates in the upcoming local government elections at the upazila, municipality, and union levels.
The program concluded with a cake-cutting ceremony and a prayer session marking the party’s 48th founding anniversary.
