A discussion meeting and a patriotic music programme were held in Charfasson of Bhola on the occasion of National Revolution and Solidarity Day.

The programme was organised by the Upazila Administration at the Upazila Parishad auditorium at 10:30 am on Saturday (November 7).

Presided over by Upazila Nirbahi Officer (UNO) Rumana Afroze, the programme was addressed by former Upazila BNP General Secretary Motahar Hossain Alamgir Malatia, former Vice-Presidents Helal Uddin Tipu and Kaysar Ahmed Kamal, former Municipal BNP General Secretary Khairul Islam Sohel, former Upazila BNP Organising Secretary Kazi Monzur Hossain, Upazila Health and Family Planning Officer Dr Ashraful Islam Sumon, Upazila Agriculture Officer Agriculturist Nazmul Huda, Char Fasson Police Station Officer-in-Charge (OC) Mahmud Al Farid Bhuiyan, Char Fasson Press Club General Secretary Kamal Goldar and Upazila Swechchhasebak Dal Member Secretary Kamruzzaman Shaheen.

The speakers said National Revolution and Solidarity Day is closely associated with Bangladesh’s political history, national unity and democratic spirit. They stressed the need to uphold national unity, mutual respect and patriotism to safeguard the country’s independence, sovereignty and democratic values.

They also emphasised the importance of highlighting the historical significance of the day to the younger generation.

Freedom fighters, leaders of different political parties, teachers, students and people from various walks of life attended the programme.

Local artists performed patriotic songs during breaks in the discussion meeting, creating an emotional and festive atmosphere at the venue.