Marking 'Polton Tragedy Day', the Dagonbhuiyan upazila and pourashava branches of Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami organized a procession and rally in Dagonbhuiyan, Feni. Local leaders and activists of the party participated in the joint program held on Wednesday (October 28) afternoon.
The procession commenced in the afternoon from the Dagonbhuiyan Zero Point, paraded through the main roads of the bazaar, and concluded back at the Zero Point, where a brief rally was held.
Presided over by Dagonbhuiyan Upazila Jamaat Ameer Gazi Saleh Uddin, the rally was conducted by Pourashava Jamaat Secretary Abu Sayed Kamruzzaman.
Attendees included Dagonbhuiyan BRDB Chairman Nazir Ahmed, Upazila Jamaat Secretary Kamal Uddin Patwary, Pourashava Jamaat Ameer Maulana Kamrul Ahsan, No. 4 Ramnagar Union Jamaat Ameer Master Mohammad Ahsan Ullah, No. 2 Rajapur Union Jamaat Ameer Maulana Abduz Zaher, No. 8 Joylaskar Union Jamaat Ameer Saiful Islam, No. 7 Union Jamaat Ameer Maulana Nurul Amin, No. 1 Union Jamaat Ameer Maulana Jahangir Alam, No. 3 Union Jamaat Ameer Maulana Abdul Wohab, and No. 6 Union Jamaat Ameer Alauddin Mridha. Additionally, No. 5 Union Jamaat Ameer Ibrahim Khalil and Secretary Main Uddin, Youth Wing President Nur Nabi, Secretary Osama Bin Alam Sejan, along with local activists, were present at the program.
Recalling the violence that occurred in Polton on October 28, 2006, speakers at the rally stated that the people of Bengal have not yet forgotten the incident of beating people to death with logs and oars (logi-boitha). They demanded justice for those involved in the incident and accused the erstwhile Awami League government of repression.
In his presidential address, Upazila Jamaat Ameer Gazi Saleh Uddin stated that Islamic movements cannot be eradicated through murder, torture, and intimidation. Recalling past histories of sacrifice and struggle, he urged leaders and activists to carry out organizational activities more actively.
Raising the context of constitutional reform and the implementation of a referendum's verdict, he said that the constitution must be reformed to reflect public opinion. He asserted that any decision imposed by ignoring the public's verdict will not be accepted by the people.
Gazi Saleh Uddin also alleged that extortion is taking place in the Dagonbhuiyan bazaar. He called upon those concerned to shun extortion, stand beside the people, and earn their livelihood through labor.
Referring to a recent murder, he described the incident as condemnable and tragic. Furthermore, drawing lessons from the past political situation, he urged party leaders and activists to remain united and active.
Gazi Saleh Uddin further stated that if anyone attempts to establish fascism in the future, students and the masses will unitedly resist it. To this end, he stressed the importance of diligently observing party programs and engaging inactive members in organizational activities.
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Reported by Md. Fakhrul Islam, Feni • Edited by the Daily Best News desk. Send corrections to [email protected].
