Maheshkhali upazila administration in Cox's Bazar organised a discussion meeting, cultural programme and prize distribution ceremony on Saturday to mark the historic National Revolution and Solidarity Day.
The programme was held at 10am at the Upazila Parishad conference room, chaired by Upazila Nirbahi Officer (UNO) Imran Mahmud Dalim.
Alamgir Muhammad Mahfuz Ullah Farid, MP for Cox's Bazar-2 (Maheshkhali-Kutubdia), attended the event as the chief guest.
Addressing the gathering, he called on everyone to work together to take the country forward through development and remain alert against all conspiracies against the country.
Among others, Cox's Bazar District BNP Vice-President Advocate Nurul Alam, former Maheshkhali Upazila BNP General Secretary Advocate Sirajul Haque Rana, former municipal BNP President Advocate Hamidul Haque and Maheshkhali Police Station Officer-in-Charge Md Abdul Sultan spoke at the event.
Other speakers included Upazila Social Services Officer Didarul Alam, freedom fighter Amzad Hossain, Maheshkhali Press Club President Zainal Abedin, Upazila BNP Office Secretary Kaiser Hamid Monir and Jubo Dal leader Anwar Hossain.
Assistant Commissioner (Land) Rubayet Ahmed, officials from different departments of the upazila administration, political leaders, teachers, students and local dignitaries also attended.
Speakers discussed the historical background and significance of November 7 and its importance in the national context.
The programme concluded with the distribution of prizes among students who excelled in various competitions, including an art competition, organised to mark the occasion and encourage their creative talents.
