Bhashani’s 135th birth anniversary today

The 135th birth anniversary of Maulana Abdul Hamid Khan Bhashani, a great national leader, is being celebrated on Saturday with due respect.
Born in 1880 at village Dhanpara in Sirajganj, Bhashani dedicated his life to establishing the rights of the oppressed and downtrodden.

On the occasion, recitations from the holy Quran and prayer sessions will be arranged by his followers at his graveside at Shantosh, Tangail.

Besides, Maulana Bhashani University of Science and Technology (MBUST) and the Bhashani Foundation will hold various programmes at Santosh.

Popularly known as `Majlum Jananeta`, the leader of the downtrodden, Bhashani was a popular leader in his fight against imperialism and oppression of Pakistani rulers.

He had led the historic Farakka March in 1976 to ensure Bangladesh`s just rights over the share of the Ganges River waters.

Bhashani was the founder and president of the Pakistan Awami Muslim League which later became Awami League (AL). He also formed a progressive political organisation called National Awami Party (NAP).