Recently, the Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) organised a commemorative discussion and a special prayer session in honour of the 48th anniversary of the martyrdom of the Father of the Nation, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman.
The event, held at the BGMEA Complex in Dhaka’s Uttara, saw the attendance of Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC) Mayor Md Atiqul Islam as the chief guest even as overseeing the proceedings was BGMEA President Faruque Hassan.
This is according to a press release issued by the garment makers’ body.
Prominent figures present at the event included BGMEA First Vice-President Syed Nazrul Islam, Vice-President (Finance) Khandoker Rafiqul Islam, Vice-Presidents Shahidullah Azim, Md Nasir Uddin, Miran Ali, and Rakibul Alam Chowdhury. Also in attendance were directors Haroon Ar Rashid, Md Imranur Rahman, and AM Shafiul Karim (Khokon), along with the chairpersons of various standing committees, members, and officials of the BGMEA.
The event’s proceedings kicked off with the screening of a video portraying the life and accomplishments of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman even as during the event, speakers paid tribute to Bangabandhu with profound affection and respect.
They also reminisced about his memories, struggles, and remarkable sacrifices for the cause of Bangladesh’s independence and its people.