PABNA, Jan 10, 2024 (BSS) - The historic Homecoming Day of Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman was observed in the district today in a befitting manner.

On January 10 in 1972, Bangabandhu returned to independent and sovereign Bangladesh after over nine and a half months' captivity in a Pakistan jail.

Pabna district units of Awami League (AL) and its associate organizations observed the Homecoming Day with different programmes.

Marking the Day, leaders and workers of the party hoisted national and party flags atop the party office and placed floral wreaths at the portrait of Bangabandhu at the party office this morning.

A discussion was held at the party office this afternoon, highlighting the life and works of Bangabandhu along with his contribution to the nation's independence.

Pabna Municipal Mayor Sharif Uddin Prodhan and leaders of district Awami League, district Jubo League, district Chhatra League, district Mohila Awami League, district Sramik League and district Jubo Mohila Awami League, among others, were present.

Besides, Pabna University of Science and Technology (PUST), Pabna Zilla Parishad and other educational institutions organized different programmes to mark the day.

After the rally, Vice-Chancellor Professor Dr. Hafiza Khatun, Pro Vice-Chancellor Professor Dr. SM Mustafa Kamal Khan, Treasurer Professor Dr. KM Salah Uddin and Registrar Bijan Kumar Brahm paid tributes at the portrait of Bangabandhu.