Shaheed Noor Hossain Day today

Staff Correspondent, DHAKA, Nov 10: The Nation is observing the Shaheed (martyred) Noor Hossain Day today (Sunday) commemorating the supreme sacrifice of the pro- democratic activist, who laid down his life to overthrow the then autocratic regime of Hossain Mohammad Ershad.

On this day in 1987, Noor Hossain was killed in police firing near Zero point in the city while participating in a pro- democracy procession. His death ultimately expedited the fall of Ershad regime and paving the way to restore democracy in the country.

Bullets pierced through his chest when the young man joined the then Awami League led 15-party alliance rally inscribing a slogan `Swairachar Nipat Jak, Gonotantra Mukti Pak` (Down with autocracy, let democracy be freed) in his chest and back.

President Md. Abdul Hamid, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and Leader of the Opposition in Parliament Begum Khaleda Zia issued separate messages on the eve of the day yesterday.

In their messages, they recalled with gratitude the supreme sacrifice of Noor Hossain to restore democracy in the country.

Different socio-political and cultural organizations have chalked out elaborate programmes to observe the day in a befitting manner.

According to the programmes, the ruling Awami League will place floral wreaths at Shaheed Noor Squire at 7 am today.
 
Bangabandhu Academy will organize a discussion at 11 am at Jatiya Press Club. JSD President and Information Minister Hasanul haque Inu will join the discussion as the chief guest while State Minister for Law Adv. Qamrul Islam as special guest.

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