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CHATTOGRAM, July 12, 2025 (BSS) - Fisheries and Livestock Adviser Farida Akhtar has said the country has not yet completely freed itself from fascism, despite the downfall of the fascist regime.
"Many young people, including children, lost their lives in the fight against fascism on August 5. The tragic images of people dying on hospital balconies are still fresh in our minds. Many lost their hands and legs, while others were killed in gunfire on that day. This reflects the patriotism and courage of our youth," she said.
Farida Akhtar made the remarks while speaking as the chief guest at a seminar titled 'New Thinking: Developing the Skills of Youth' organized by Swapnavilas Vidyanyakaniketan at the Upazila Auditorium in Chandanaish on Saturday.
She encouraged the youth to remain active and vocal in their pursuit of justice in the coming days.
Chandanaish Upazila Nirbahi Officer Md Rajib Hossain presided over the seminar. Among others, Chandanaish Upazila Assistant Commissioner (Land) Diplomacy Chakma, Officer-in-Charge Golam Sarwar, Chandanaish Samity-Chattogram Adviser and Jamaat leader Dr Shahadat Hossain, LDP Presidium Member Prof Omar Faruk, former President of Chattogram Bar Association Advocate Nazim Uddin Chowdhury, Chandanaish Samity-Chattogram President Maksudur Rahman, General Secretary Jahangir Alam, and former General Secretary of Chandanaish Upazila BNP MA Hashem Raju spoke as special guests.
Following the seminar, a discussion was held at the same venue in the afternoon with officials of the Department of Fisheries and Livestock Advisory Services from the district and upazila levels, along with local farmers.
