Today, November 10, marks Shaheed Noor Hossain Day. On this day in 1987, the streets of Dhaka were stained with Noor Hossain’s blood. Noor Hossain, the son of an auto-rickshaw driver from Narinda, Dhaka, took to the streets with the slogan "Down with Autocracy, Let Democracy Be Free" written on his chest and back, as part of the protest movement against the dictatorship of Hussain Muhammad Ershad. As the procession reached the "Zero Point" in the Paltan area, the police opened fire and used tear gas, resulting in the death of Noor Hossain and others. Noor's sacrifice resonated deeply, fueling the movement that eventually led to the fall of Ershad's regime on December 6, 1990, after further bloodshed. On February 27, 1991, national elections were held under an interim government led by Justice Shahabuddin Ahmed, with all parties participating. The BNP won a majority and formed the government. The spot where Noor Hossain was shot, Zero Point, is now known as Shaheed Noor Hossain Square. On the occasion of Shaheed Noor Hossain Day, BNP’s Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman released a statement, acknowledging Noor Hossain’s invaluable contribution. He stated that the autocratic rulers attempted to silence the anti-dictatorship movement by killing Noor Hossain, but his sacrifice ultimately led to the fall of the dictatorship in 1990 and the restoration of democracy. However, Rahman remarked that the dreams Noor Hossain died for remain unfulfilled. Tarique Rahman noted that the democracy gained in 1990 has once again been shackled, with elections held on January 5, 2014, December 30, 2018, and the upcoming "dummy election" of 2024. He claimed that, although the fascist Hasina government was ousted through an unprecedented movement by students and the public on August 5, their remnants continue to conspire. He paid tribute to Noor Hossain, calling him an unforgettable name in Bangladesh’s democratic movement history. On November 10, 1987, Noor took to the streets as a determined fighter, bearing the slogans "Let Democracy Be Free, Down with Autocracy" on his chest and back. His voice for democracy was silenced by the dictator’s bullets, but Noor Hossain embraced the bullets on his chest for the sake of freedom. On this Shaheed Noor Hossain Day, Tarique Rahman urged everyone to unite and work together to restore democracy, overcoming all conspiracies.

Language is not only the symble of the existence and identity of a nation. To protect mother tongue, Salam, Barkat, Rafiq, Shafiq and Jabbar poured fresh blood on 21st February in 1952 to protect the rights of the mother tongue. The homage to the language martyrs began with placing of flowers at the Central Shaheed Minar in the early hours of 21st February. The program starts from Prabhat Feri in the morning to the martyrs who sacrificed their lives for the rights of Bangla language. Language martyrs are remembered with respect in various events throughout the day. Shaheed Minar is decorated with artists with a spectrum of colours, the surrounding on both sides of the road have also been painted with paintbrush scratches.

On 21 July 2023 (Friday) Bangladesh Economic Zones Authority (BEZA) Executive Chairman Shaikh Yusuf Harun inaugurated the construction work of the Road and Storm Water Network for Mirsarai-2A EZ as the chief guest. Project is funded by the World Bank (WB).  The inauguration ceremony took place at BGMEA Garment Village Mirsarai, where representatives of BGMEA, senior officials of various investment institutions, local administration, contractors’ representatives of 2A, CCECC-CRCC JV, and other business officials were present. Executive Chairman Shaikh Yusuf Harun stresses full support to the contractors for finishing the construction work on time and handover to BEZA. He also mentioned after finishing this project, the Bangbabandhu Sheikh Mujib Shilpa Nagar will open a new horizon of investment for the country. He also said investors in the garment village can now begin construction of their factories and prepare for the next stage.  BEZA Executive Member (planning and development) Mohammad Irfan Sharif said all kinds of support will be given from BEZA to set up new industries here and those who already set up industries here they will get much support and benefits.  Abdullah Al Mahmud Faruk, Project Director of Bangabandhu BSMSN Development Project, Md Moniruzzaman, General Manager (Investment Development) of BEZA, and other local administration officials were present at the event. Implementing 5 significant infrastructure projects since 2017, CCECC has proven a development partner of the Economic Zone. The representative of the CCECC-CRCC JV expressed its gratitude towards BEZA and the people of Mirsarai for their support. CCECC-CRCC JV has entered into the Contract with Bangladesh Economic Zone Authority (BEZA) on 9th July 2023. Construction of Road and Storm Water Network for Mirsarai-2A EZ Project, major scope of works of the Project includes 10.70 km of road construction, 16.56 km of water drainage, slope protection, signage boards, guideposts, and marking lines as auxiliary facilities etc. The duration of the project is 30 Months.  The project aiming at upgrading Bangbabandhu Sheikh Mujib Shilpa Nagar standard and offer foreign investor a better infrastructure services in the Economic Zone which will according boost the growth of local industry and economic. 

The nation is recalling the great sacrifice of student leader Shaheed Asaduzzaman Asad on the occasion of his 50th martyrdom anniversary today. To mark the day, different socio-cultural, student and political organisations, including Shaheed Asad Parishad, have chalked out elaborate programmes. Floral wreaths will be placed at the memorial plaque of Asad in front of the Dhaka Medical College Hospital (DMCH) and his grave at Shibpur in Narsingdi. President M Abdul Hamid and Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina issued separate messages paying tributes to the memory of Shaheed Asad on the occasion. “The supreme sacrifice of Shaheed Asad is a milestone in our history of independence and democracy. . . His immense contribution to the country will inspire the nation’s young generation,” the President said. In her message, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina said the January 20 is a significant day in the history of Liberation War of Bangladesh as student leader Mohammad Asaduzzaman was killed in police firing in front of Dhaka Medical College Hospital on this day in 1969. On January 20 in 1969, Asad, the hero of the 1969 mass upsurge, was gunned down by the Pakistani police on a protest rally near Dhaka Medical College and Hospital (DMCH) against the atrocities on the people of East Pakistan. The death of Asad, then a master’s student of Dhaka University (DU), took the mass upsurge to the highest peak which hastened the fall of the then military dictator Field Marshal Ayub Khan after over a decade of his iron rule. Shaheed Asad was the president of Shahidullah Hall Unit (Dhaka Hall) of Dhaka University and General Secretary of Dhaka Unit of East Pakistan Students Union. MHK

BNP’s senior joint secretary general Ruhul Kabir Rizvi has alleged that Awami League men killed BNP vice president Shaheedul Islam Shaheed of Sararchar union under Bajitpur upazila in Kishoreganj district. His allegation came in at a press conference organized at BNP central office at Nayapaltan in the capital on Friday. Rizvi said, the Awami League men killed Shaheed in a diabolic attack in presence of law enforcement agency members in the home of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Iqbal, the candidate of sheaf of paddy for Kishoreganj-5 (Bajitpur-Nikli) constituency. He said, the attackers attacked the house of the candidate from 5:30 pm to 6 pm on Thursday. At that moment the BNP candidate took shelter in the nearby house. Mentioning that the administration, law enforcing agencies, court have not the ability of saying a single word, he said, Sheikh Hasina has set up examples what happens if anybody says word against. Rizvi said, former chief justice was driven out of the country on life threat. There is no scope to work beyond the will of Sheikh Hasina. The BNP joint secretary general said, in Bangladesh justice is going to be a subject of ancient manuscript. If there is justice then Begum Khaleda Zia would be released. The wave that might be created in presence of Begum Khaleda Zia, to create obstacle to that the government has made her imprisoned. To hold a one sided election creating terror Begum Khaleda Zia is being imprisoned unlawfully. AH