In August, Bangladesh witnessed some of the most tragic events in its historyโthe brutal assassinations in 1975 and the heinous grenade attack of 2004.
Moreover, in August 2024, anti-liberation and anti-state forcesโnurtured by Pakistani ideologyโunlawfully seized state power through a deep domestic and international conspiracy.
These incidents disrupted the path toward a prosperous Bangladesh and shut all doors of opportunity, the Bangladesh Awami League said on Friday.
This year marks the 50th martyrdom anniversary of the Father of the Nation, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman.
โBangabandhu dreamed of a hunger- and poverty-free society, rooted in equality. Under the courageous leadership of his daughter, Sheikh Hasina, Bangladesh rose to global recognition as a developing, dignified nationโfree from hunger and poverty.โ
But today, that vision has shattered. National capabilities and the economy have collapsed. Peopleโs lives and livelihoods are under a grave threat. Law and order have deteriorated. Citizens no longer feel safe.
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โBy seizing power undemocratically and violating the sacred Constitution, the fascist forces of Yunus have robbed people of their voice and freedom. A reign of fear looms across the country. But this wall of fear must be struck down with the strength of ideals and courage.
โWe must transform Augustโs sorrow into strength, light the torch of resistance, and usher in a new dawn of hope.โ
In mid-July, the Awami League declared a hartal programme and asked its leaders, workers, and supporters to prepare for the Long March to Jamuna as the final attempt to unseat the fascist Yunus.
The party declared the programmes to commemorate the significant events, which will be observed throughout August through discussions, food distribution, and other events.
To observe the 50th martyrdom anniversary of Bangabandhu and most of his family members on August 15, the Awami League and its affiliated and like-minded social, cultural, and political organisations will observe a series of programs throughout the month with solemnity, respect, and love.
All Awami League unitsโincluding district, metropolitan, upazila, thana, municipality, union, and ward branchesโare urged to implement relevant programs in alignment with the central schedule.
On August 1, Bangladesh Krishak League carried out a blood donation drive, a discussion meeting, and a prayer gathering.
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On August 5, the observance of the birth anniversary of Shaheed Sheikh Kamal on the Abahani Club premises and the Banani graveyard with tributes and a discussion.
The same day, the party will observe protest programmes marking the Day Against the Killing of Democracy, Students, People, and Police.
On August 8, the birth anniversary of Bangamata Sheikh Fazilatunnesa Mujib will be observed with tributes at Banani graveyard, Qurโan recitation, prayer gatherings, and discussions.
Moreover, programmes will be held marking the Constitution Violation and Black Day.
At sunrise on August 15, national and party flags will be flown at half-mast and black flags hoisted at all Awami League offices nationwide.
Floral tributes will be given at Bangabandhu Memorial Museum in Dhanmondi 32, the historic site of his last moments.
Fatiha recitation, prayers, and milad mahfil for the martyrs of August 15 will be held at the Banani graveyard.
Tribute and prayer will also be held at Bangabandhu Mausoleum in Tungipara.
Moreover, prayer gatherings and milad mahfil will be held at Baitul Mukarram National Mosque and all mosques across the country, and special prayers at temples, pagodas, churches, and other places of worship.
Food distribution among orphans, the poor, and the underprivileged will be held nationwide.
At 4pm, a virtual discussion will be held with Awami League President and five-time Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina in the chair.
On August 17, a discussion meeting will be held on the anniversary of the nationwide serial bomb attacks by militants of Jamaโatul Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB) in 2995.
Commemoration of the victims of the barbaric grenade attack of August 21, 2004, will be held at the Awami League central office (23 Bangabandhu Avenue), the statement added.
On August 24, a tribute and prayer will be organised at Banani graveyard in memory of Shaheed Ivy Rahman, victim of the August 21 grenade attack.
On August 27, the party will observe the death anniversary of National Poet Kazi Nazrul Islam at his grave on the Dhaka University Mosque premises.
On August 30, Dhaka North and South Awami League will organise a discussion meeting in observance of National Mourning Day.
On August 31, Bangladesh Chhatra League will hold a discussion on National Mourning Day. Desh Ratna Sheikh Hasina will be the chief guest.
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