Tangail, Dec 12 (V7N)- The 144th birth anniversary of the oppressed public leader Mawlana Abdul Hamid Khan Bhashani was commemorated with great reverence at the Mawlana Bhashani Science and Technology University (MBSTU) through various events on Thursday.

The celebrations began at 10 AM with the university family paying tribute by placing wreaths at the shrine of Mawlana Bhashani. Following the floral tribute, prayers and supplications were offered to honor his legacy.

Prominent attendees included Professor Dr. Md. Fazlul Karim, Director of the Student Welfare and Counseling Center; Proctor Professor Dr. Md. Imam Hossain; Librarian Professor Dr. Md. Abu Zubair; Registrar Dr. Moha: Touhidul Islam; and Bhashani Foundation Secretary General Mahmudul Haque Sanu. Along with them, teachers, students, officers, and employees from various departments participated in the tribute.

Wreaths were also laid by Mawlana Bhashani’s family, the Mawlana Bhashani Memorial Management Committee, the University Officers Association, Bhashani Parishad, Bangladesh National Awami Party (NAP Bhashani), and other organizations on the university campus.

A discussion meeting was held at the shrine premises at 11 AM, organized by the Bhashani Foundation. Later, a prayer session (mahfil) was held at the university’s Central Jame Mosque after the Zuhr prayers, marking the solemn conclusion of the day's commemorations.

The events highlighted Mawlana Bhashani’s enduring contributions to the liberation and rights of the oppressed, emphasizing his relevance in contemporary society.

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