MAGURA, May 1, 2023 (BSS) - The historic May Day was observed in the district like other parts of the country and elsewhere across the world in a befitting manner.

The day is being observed across the globe since 1886 commemorating the supreme sacrifices of the workers at Hay Market, Chicago, in the USA for eight-hour working day and upholding the rights of the working people.

To press home their demands, working people had to sacrifice their valuable lives in tragic bomb attacks and police atrocities on May 1, 1886 and the following days.

This year's theme of the day was 'Sramik-Malik Oikyo Gori, Smart Bangladesh Gorey Tuli' (Let us forge worker-owner unity and build smart Bangladesh).

On the occasion, a colorful rally was brought out from the premises of the collectorate building this morning and ended in the conference room of the deputy commissioner office after parading main streets of the city.

After the rally, a discussion was held in the conference room of the deputy commissioner office.

Additional Deputy Commissioner Md Abdul Quader presided over the function.

Additional Superintendent of Police Md Kalimullah, Civil Surgeon Dr Shahidullah Dewan, Deputy Director of Department of Agriculture Extension (DAE) Sufi Md. Rafikuzzaman, Sadar Upazila Nirbahi Officer (UNO) Tarif-ul-Hasan, among others, were spoke.