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MANIKGANJ, May 1, 2025 (BSS) – The historic "May Day" was observed in the district today like other parts of the country and elsewhere across the world in a befitting manner.
On the occasion, a colourful rally was brought out from the Collectorate Building premises under the auspices of the district administration.
After the rally, a discussion was held at the conference room of the Deputy Commissioner with the participation of people from all walks of life.
Deputy Commissioner Dr. Manwar Hossein Malla presided over the discussion.
The theme of the day for this year is "Workers and owners united; Lets rebuild this country anew."
The day has been observed across the globe since 1886 commemorating the supreme sacrifices of the workers at Hay Market, Chicago, in the USA for eight-hour working day and upholding the rights of the working people.
To press home their demands, working people had to sacrifice their lives in tragic bomb attacks and police atrocities on May 1, 1886 and the following days.
BNP also brought out a colourful rally in the district town marking the historic May Day.
