On the occasion of the 33rd National Mourning Day, Bangabandhu Parishad, New Zealand branch has arranged a programme (mourning & discussion meeting) yesterday at Avondale community centre in Auckland, like previous years (since 1999) and paid effusive homage & tribute to father of the nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman & prayed for eternal peace for his departed soul and all others who were killed in that black night.
The meeting was presided over by Engr Shafiqur Rahman Bhuiyan (Anu), President and conducted by Dr. Engr. Nazrul Islam, General Secretary of Bangabandhu Parishad New Zealand branch.
Many grateful Bangalee of Auckland including many young stars, women were present at that mourning & discussion meeting. As a mark of profound respect to the great leader they observed one minute silence and special prayer in all religious belief for seeking divine blessings of the Almighty Allah for the eternal peace of the soul of Bangabandhu and his family and all others civil, police and army personals who were martyred on that black day of Bangladesh and for the utmost peace progress and prosperity of our motherland, Bangladesh.
The following notable personal among other took part in discussions. Dr. Taposh Barua, Agri. Salim Hazari, Engr. Jasim Uddin, Mr. L Shekhar Gomes, Maj (Retd) Akhtar, Mr. Md. Kabir, Engr. Kaiyum, Dr. Kashem, Mr. Afzal, Mr. Bukhari, Dr. Mahbub Awal, Mr. Chisti, Mrs. Mahbuba Shafiq and others.
Some touchy poetry, dedicated to Bangabandhu, was recited by Dr Taposh Barua and Dr. Engr. Nazrul Islam
Others who were present at the meeting are Dr. Shajahan, Dr. Parveen, Mrs. Dipali Barua, Mrs. L S Gomes, Mrs. Tamanna Islam, Mrs. Bukhari, Mrs. Ayesha Sultana, Mrs. Salina Akhter, Mrs. Nahid Hazari, Md. Sahabuddin, Mrs. Noor - e- Behest, Agri Ziaul Karim Kishore, Mr. A Sattar, Mr Bazlur Rahman, Mrs. Sabina Yasmin, Mr. Md. Mridha, Mrs. Nazneen Akhter, Mr. Ali Hossain Pappu, Mrs Joardar, Mr. Abul Kalam Azad, Mrs Azad, Mr. Jasim, Mr. Bakul, Mr. Shafqat, Ms Epi and others.
The speakers said Bangabandhu's supreme sacrifice; contribution in our independence struggle is second to none. They also vowed that there is no denying the facts that Bangabandhu is the founder of Bangladesh and was the supreme leader of the nation's glorious struggle for independence since 1948. Bangabandhu leaded us to freedom, to self-respect, dignity and the incomparable joy of getting an independent country for ourselves and generation to come and welfare of its people. That is why Bangabandhu is respected, honoured and loved. It is for that reason alone the day of his brutal assassination is observed as our "National Mourning Day". This year Bangalee nation and the citizens of Bangladesh (inside and outside of Bangladesh) observed the 33rd death anniversary of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman with some relief and great enthusiasm & determination as in compliance with a recent High Court ruling, the present interim caretaker government had reinstated August 15 as "National Mourning Day", a public holiday & the national flag was at half-mast to commemorate the assassination of father of the nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman and to paid dedicated homage, tribute and respect to Bangabandhu.
They recalled some golden memory of Bangabandhu and remembered the contributions of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman to our history and the pivotal role he played in the shaping of our destiny.
All the speakers demanded for executing the court verdict against his condemned assassins without any further delay. They too call upon the present interim government, to declare officially Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman as the father of the nation.
Speakers condemned previous Jamat - BNP JOT government for detracting the great leader Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman by stripping him of the title 'Father of the Nation' through enacting law and by pulling down his portrait from the deserved position and also by twisting the truth in books of our children about Bangabandhu's political struggle towards the creation of Bangladesh
Speakers also conveyed thanks to the present care taker government, President, Chief Adviser, the army Chief, the Navy Chief and the Air chief for paying their proper respect to Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman and for offering prayers and placing flowers at his grave at Tungipara, ancestral home of Bangabandhu on 15th August, 2007.
Speakers also thanked concerned judges of the High Court Bench for giving the historic, exemplary & correct verdict and also thank three Supreme Court lawyers, Mr. Mozammel Haque, Mr. Mollah Abu Kaiser and Mr. MA Malek – who filed the public interest litigation & petition
Finally the speakers and audience of the mourning meeting demanded to present interim government:
- To declare officially Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman as the "Father of the Nation" which was also echoed by the army Chief, General Moeen U Ahmed
- Immediate finalization and execution of the verdict of Bangabandhu killing case and identifying the patrons and foreign forces that organized and supported assassination of Bangabandhu
- Immediate withdrawal of all false charges, cases against the daughter of Bangabandhu, former successful Prime Minister & Awami League President Sheikh Hasina and her unconditional and honourable complete release
- Withdrawal of emergency and reinstatement of democracy as early as possible
- Release of all other innocent pro - liberation group personals, leaders, editors, journalist, students
