A discussion meeting was held at the Haji Matiur Rahman School field in Kurgaon area of Pathalia Union under Ashulia Police Station in Savar to mark the 48th founding anniversary of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP).

The programme was organized by the Pathalia Union unit of BNP and was attended by a large number of party leaders, activists and local residents, creating a festive atmosphere at the venue.

More than 500 people joined the programme in a large procession led by Mohammad Zahirul Islam, acting chairman of Pathalia Union Parishad.

Dr. Dewan Mohammad Salahuddin Babu, Member of Parliament from Dhaka-19 constituency, attended the programme as the chief guest.

In his speech, Dr. Dewan Mohammad Salahuddin Babu said that Shaheed President Ziaur Rahman founded the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) in 1978.

He recalled the contributions and memories of BNP founder Shaheed President Ziaur Rahman. He also said that those who remained involved in BNP politics and faced imprisonment or persecution during the Awami League government should naturally receive priority during the party's good times.

Referring to BNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman, he said that Tarique Rahman had provided guidance to the party while staying in London for the past 17 years, and that party leaders and activists were now benefiting from following his directives.

At the programme, Dr. Dewan Mohammad Salahuddin Babu officially announced Mohammad Abdus Sobhan as the BNP-nominated candidate for chairman of Pathalia Union Parishad in the upcoming local government election.

Addressing the gathering, he urged local voters to elect an honest, competent and dedicated chairman through their votes.

Presiding over the discussion meeting, Abdus Sobhan expressed gratitude to Dr. Dewan Mohammad Salahuddin Babu for nominating him as the BNP candidate for Pathalia Union Parishad.

He said that members of his family had been serving the people of Pathalia Union Parishad for the past 42 years. He appealed to local residents to support him in the upcoming election and give him an opportunity to continue serving the people of the union. He also sought everyone's prayers and support.

Among others, the programme was attended by Dewan Moinuddin Biplob, former vice chairman of Savar Upazila; Mohammad Abdur Gafur, general secretary of Ashulia Thana BNP; Mohammad Golam Mostofa, general secretary of Savar Thana BNP; Mohammad Tamiz Uddin, president of Dhaka North Chhatra Dal; Mohammad Zahirul Islam, acting chairman of Pathalia Union Parishad; Mohammad Anwar Hossain Rana, publicity secretary of Ashulia Thana BNP; and Jahidul Islam Shawon of Pathalia Union Chhatra Dal, along with other local BNP leaders and activists.