The 42nd death anniversary of veteran politician Maulana Abdul Hamid Khan Bhasani will be observed across the country today (Saturday), reports BSS.
Popularly known as "Majlum Jananeta", the leader of the downtrodden, Maulana Bhasani passed away on November 17 in 1976.
To mark the day, different parties and organisations have chalked out various programmes that include placing wreaths on Bhasani's grave at Shantus in Tangail district and offering prayers seeking eternal peace of his departed soul.
Bhasani was a popular leader in his fight against imperialism and oppression of the Pakistani rulers.
Abdul Hamid Khan Bhasani, born at Dhangara in Sirajganj in 1880, was the son of Haji Sharafat Ali Khan.
Bhasani who gained immense popularity among peasants is regarded as the proponent of secular and left-leaning politics in Bangladesh.
42nd death anniversary of Maulana Bhasani today
FE Team | Published: November 16, 2018 22:40:24
42nd death anniversary of Maulana Bhasani today
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