Info minister to address discussion on Jadu Miah at JPC tomorrow
Information and Broadcasting Minister Zahir Uddin Swapan is scheduled to address a discussion at the Jatiya Press Club (JPC) tomorrow, marking the 47th death anniversary of Mashiur Rahman Jadu Miah, who played an important role in the struggle to establish democracy, justice and the rights of the people in Bangladesh's political arena. The discussion, to be organised by the Mashiur Rahman Jadu Miah Memorial National Committee, will be presided over by noted rhymester and veteran politician Abu Saleh, while academic, economist and political analyst Dr Mahabub Ullah will deliver the keynote speech, a press release said here today.
Among others, the function will be addressed by BNP Vice Chairmen Barkat Ullah Bulu and Shamsuzzaman Dudu, Jatiyatabadi Muktijoddha Dal President Ishtiaq Aziz Ulfat and its General Secretary Alhaj Noor Ahmed, Bhashani Janashakti Party Chairman Sheikh Rafiqul Islam Babul, BNP leader Md Mostak Mia, and Jubo Dal Senior Vice President Rezaul Karim Pol. Besides, arrangements have been made to complete recitations of the Holy Qur'aan and hold doa mahfils on the same day at various madrasas, as well as at the late leader's village home in Khogakharibari under Dimla upazila of Nilphamari district and at his residence in Radhaballabh in Rangpur. Mashiur Rahman, popularly known as Jadu Miah, died on March 12, 1979.
