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NARAIL, June 14, 2025 (BSS) - A prayer and discussion was held today in Kalia upazila of the district to commemorate the 44th martyrdom anniversary of Shaheed President Ziaur Rahman.

Kalia Upazila and Pourashava BNP organized the event at the Kalia Bus Stand premises.

Former president of USA BNP Abdul Latif Samrat addressed the programme virtually as the chief guest. 

The event was presided over by Kalia Upazila BNP President Sardar Anwar Hossain.

Dr. Ahmed Shafiqul Haider Parvez, prominent BNP leader and chief advisor of the Ziaur Rahman Foundation and Zahirul Islam Zahir, general secretary of Texas State BNP, USA, spoke as the key and special speakers respectively.

In his speech, Dr. Parvez shed light on Ziaur Rahman's pioneering contributions to the country's agricultural development and his vision for a corruption-free Bangladesh. He portrayed the late president as a devoted leader of the masses, a genuine friend of the poor and the underprivileged.

Dr. Parvez further emphasized that the nation continues to honor Ziaur Rahman's legacy and supreme sacrifice with deep respect.