Chattogram observed National Revolution and Solidarity Day on Saturday with rallies, wreath-laying ceremonies and discussion meetings, marking the 7 November uprising of 1975.

The Chattogram city unit of the BNP began the day’s programmes in the morning by hoisting the national and party flags at Nasimon Bhaban. At 11:00am, party leaders and activists placed wreaths at Biplob Udyan, paying tribute to those who made sacrifices during the uprising.

A blood donation programme was also held there.Later in the day, Chattogram City Corporation Administrator Dr Shahadat Hossain placed a wreath at Biplob Udyan near Sholoshahar’s Gate No. 2, a site associated with the memory of former president Ziaur Rahman.He said the spirit of 7 November must be upheld to resist foreign domination.

The Chattogram district administration organised a rally and discussion at the District Shilpakala Academy to mark the occasion.Land and Chittagong Hill Tracts Affairs State Minister Barrister Mir Mohammad Helal Uddin addressed the discussion as the chief guest virtually.He said the spirit of 7 November was a key source of inspiration for protecting Bangladesh’s independence and sovereignty. Recalling the political crisis of 1975, he said Ziaur Rahman had provided the nation with proper direction at a critical moment.He called on all to work together to strengthen multiparty democracy and establish economic freedom, equality, justice and human dignity while upholding the spirit of the day.

 Chattogram Superintendent of Police Md Masud Alam, senior officials of different government offices, freedom fighters and representatives of civil society also attended the programme.Chhatra Dal, Jubo Dal, Swechchhasebak Dal and other BNP associate organisations also observed the day through separate programmes.