MOHAMMAD MOINUDDIN
By Muhammad Moinuddin Chattogram Correspondent
Publication date: 28 October 2026
On the occasion of the 48th founding anniversary of Bangladesh Jatiotabadi Jubo Dal, leaders and activists of Chattogram North District Jubo Dal, Rangunia Upazila Jubo Dal, Raozan Upazila Jubo Dal and Rangunia Municipality Jubo Dal paid tribute at the first burial site of Shaheed President Ziaur Rahman in Jianagar, Rangunia, Chattogram, on the morning of Tuesday, October 27.
A large gathering of leaders and activists from different levels of the district, upazila, municipality, thana, union and ward units of Jubo Dal assembled near the gate of the thermal power plant, located at the entrance to Rangunia. They later proceeded in a large and colourful procession to the first burial site of Shaheed Ziaur Rahman. Upon reaching the site, they paid their respects to the late leader by laying floral wreaths.
Following the wreath-laying ceremony, a brief gathering was held on the premises of the burial site. Speakers included Chattogram North District Jubo Dal President Hasan Mohammad Jasim, Senior Vice-President Yusuf Chowdhury, Vice-Presidents Saber Sultan Kajol and Shahed Kamal, General Secretary S. A. Murad Chowdhury, Finance Secretary Yusuf Kamal, and Assistant Information and Research Secretary A. B. M. Saifuddin.
Among those who addressed the gathering and were present at the event were Rangunia Upazila Jubo Dal Convener Md. Sekandar Saudagar and Member Secretary S. M. Lokman Hossain; Rangunia Municipality Jubo Dal President Mohammad Jamal Uddin and General Secretary Md. Mohsin; Senior Joint Convener Gazi Jasim Uddin; and South Rangunia Thana Jubo Dal Convener Shahjahan Sikdar and Member Secretary Khaled Hossain Chowdhury Russell, along with other senior leaders of the organisation.
In their speeches, the leaders said that Jubo Dal had consistently played a leading role in democratic movements and struggles to establish people's rights across the country. They stressed the importance of unity among the organisation's members and urged them to harness the strength of the younger generation to build a prosperous and discrimination-free Bangladesh inspired by the ideals of Shaheed President Ziaur Rahman.
The speakers also expressed their determination to spread the ideals and guidance of Shaheed President Ziaur Rahman among the younger generation. They called on Prime Minister Tarique Rahman to ensure appropriate appointments for leaders who had made significant contributions through long-standing political movements and struggles.
At the end of the programme, a special prayer and supplication were offered seeking the eternal peace of the souls of Shaheed President Ziaur Rahman and former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia, as well as the welfare and prosperity of the country and its people.
