Death anniversary of Bhasani Monday

The 38th death anniversary of Maulana Abdul Hamid Khan Bhasani, a great political leader of the nation, will be observed Monday.
Different organisations and political parties, including BNP, have drawn up elaborate programmes to observe the day in a befitting manner.
Bhasani, known as ‘Majlum Jananeta’, the leader of the downtrodden, was a popular leader in his fight against imperialism and oppression of Pakistani rulers.
He led the historic Farakka March in 1976 to ensure Bangladesh's just rights over the share of the Ganges River waters.
President Abdul Hamid and BNP chairperson Khaleda Zia issued separate messages paying rich tributes to the memory of the great leader.
In his message, the President termed Bhasani one of the forerunners of the country’s independence movement.
BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia, in her message, said Bhasani is the source of inspiration of the nation for realising the justified rights of the destitute and protecting democracy, human rights, independence and sovereignty, according to a news agency.