BNP will observe 'Shaheed Jihad Day' today (Wednesday) marking the 28th anniversary of the martyrdom of Nazir Uddin Ahmed Jihad, reports UNB.
Jihad, a JCD activist of Ullapara upazila in Sirajganj, was shot to death in Dhaka on October 10, 1990 during the anti-Ershad movement.
To mark the day, leaders and activists of BNP and its associate bodies will place wreaths at the Jihad memorial mausoleum at Dainik Bangla crossing at about 9am.
Jatiyatabadi Chhatra Dal will also observe the day with different programmes at different parts of the country.
Besides, Jihad Smriti Parishad organised a discussion at Dhaka Reporters' Unity (DRU) on Tuesday where BNP secretary general Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir and its central leader were present.
Meanwhile, BNP acting chairman Tarique Rahman and secretary general Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir issued separate messages on the occasion showing respects to the memory of Jihad and seeking salvation of his departed soul.
BNP observes Shaheed Jihad Day today
FE Team | Published: October 10, 2018 00:18:32
BNP observes Shaheed Jihad Day today
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