RANGPUR, Dec 14, 2021 (BSS) - The Martyred Intellectuals' Day -2021 was
observed here today paying rich tribute to the martyred intellectuals and
demanding speedy trial of their killers.

   The divisional, district and police administrations, Rangpur Metropolitan
Police, political parties, Rangpur City Corporation (RpCC), socio-cultural
organizations and educational institutions observed the day through various
programmes.

   The district and city units of Awami League (AL) and its associate bodies,
Ghatok Dalal Nirmul Committee (GDNC), District Shilpokola Academy, Begum
Rokeya University, Carmichael College and other educational institutions
observed the day.

   The observance began with placing wreaths at the 'Shahid Muktijoddha
Smritistambha' at Surovi Uddyan, hoisting of black flag and national flag at
half-mast atop all public and private buildings followed by other programmes
since the morning in the city.

   Officials of the divisional and district level civil and police
administrations, RpCC, political leaders, former Commander of district unit
of Bangladesh Muktijoddha Sangshad Mosaddek Hossain Bablu and President of
district GDNC Dr. Mofizul Islam Maantu placed wreaths there.

   The programmes included wearing of black badges, placing wreaths at mass
graves, special munajats seeking divine blessings for departed souls of the
martyred intellectuals, lighting of candles and discussions.

   The district administration organized the main discussion at the Town Hall
auditorium followed by distribution of prizes among winners of different
competitions arranged for children marking the Martyred Intellectuals' Day.

   Divisional Commissioner Md. Abdul Wahhab Bhuiyan attended the main
discussion as the chief guest with Deputy Commissioner Md. Asib Ahsan in the
chair.

   Mayor of Rangpur Mostafizar Rahman Mostafa attended the discussion as the
guest of honour.

   Deputy Inspector General of Rangpur Range Police Devdas Bhattacharya,
Rangpur Metropolitan Police Commissioner Abdul Alim Mahmud, valiant freedom
fighter Mosaddek Hossain Bablu, Police Super Md. Ferdous Ali Chowdhury,
District Council Chairman Advocate Chhafia Khanom, district AL President
Mamtaz Uddin Ahmed and its General Secretary Advocate Rezaul Karim Razu and
Rangpur Press Club President Mahabub Rahman spoke as special guests.

  The district and city units of AL and its associate bodies observed the day
beginning with placing wreaths at the portrait of Father of the Nation
Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman followed by other programmes.

  Led by President of district AL Mamtaz Uddin Ahmed and its General
Secretary Advocate Rezaul Karim Razu, leaders of district AL and its
associate bodies hoisted black flag and national flag at half-mast at the
district AL office premises.

  Later, the district AL leaders along with leaders of different associate
bodies placed wreaths at 'Shahid Muktijoddha Smritistambha' at Surobhi Uddyan
and Bangabandhu's Mural at Bangabandhu Square in the city.

   With President of district AL Mamtaz Uddin Ahmed in the chair, its General
Secretary of district AL Advocate Rezaul Karim Razu addressed a discussion
arranged on the occasion at district AL office as the keynote speaker.

  After daylong observance of the day through similar programmes, the city AL
also organized a discussion at its office.

  President of city AL Shafiur Rahman Shafi presided over the discussion
moderated by its General Secretary Tushar Kanti Mandal.

  Leaders of the district and city units of AL and its associate bodies
addressed the discussions.

   The speakers said the Pakistani occupation army and their local
collaborators Al-badars, Al-shams and Razakars killed intellectuals on
December 14 at the dawn of national independence in 1971 to make the Bangalee
nation talentless.