The Historic 'Farakka Long-March Day' was observed on Thursday commemorating populist leader Maulana Abdul Hamid Khan Bhasani's huge long march towards Farakka Barrage 43 years ago, reports UNB.
Different socio-political organisations observed the day through various programmes.
Bangladesh NAP Dhaka city unit arranged a discussion at the Jadu Miah auditorium in the city's Nayapaltan area while Jatiyatabadi Krishak Dal organised another discussion at the National Press Club and Farakka Dibash Jatiya Udjapan Committee formed a human chain in the city, marking the day.
On May 16 in 1976, Maulana Abdul Hamid Khan Bhasani led a massive long march from Rajshahi towards India's Farakka Barrage, demanding demolition of the barrage constructed by the Indian government to divert flow of Ganges water inside its territory.
Thousands of people participated in the long march and staged demonstration protesting the construction of the barrage.
The Farakka Barrage over the Ganges in the Indian state of West Bengal is roughly 16.5 kilometres (10.3 miles) from the Chapainawabganj border that has had a massive adverse impact on Bangladesh's ecology since its implementation.
Farakka Long March Day observed
FE Team | Published: May 16, 2019 23:35:15
Farakka Long March Day observed
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