DHAKA, Nov 29, 2025 (BSS) - Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer Dr Shafiqur Rahman has expressed deep concern over the deteriorating health condition of former Prime Minister and BNP Chairperson Begum Khaleda Zia. In a Facebook statement last night, the Jamaat chief said the news of Begum Khaleda Zia's worsening physical condition has caused profound worry and that his party has been regularly enquiring about her overall health. He prayed for her swift and complete recovery. "We earnestly supplicate to the Almighty Allah to grant her quick and full healing, ease all her sufferings and provide what is best for her," he said. Dr Rahman also prayed for protection for all, adding, "May Allah safeguard us all from illnesses and adversities, Ameen."  

PANCHAGARH, Nov 29, 2025 (BSS) - Panchagarh today celebrated its Liberation  Day with due respect and a series of commemorative events marking the  district's freedom from Pakistani occupation on November 29, 1971. The district administration organised various programmes to honor the martyrs  of the Liberation War.  Deputy Commissioner Kazi Md. Sayemuzzaman, Additional Superintendent of  Police Farhad Hossain, members of the Muktijoddha Sangsad and representatives  from different government, non-government and social organisations paid  floral tributes to the martyred freedom fighters this morning. The day began with a colorful procession that started from the district  headquarters and concluded at the Mass Grave Memorial Plaque Square.  Participants paid homage and offered special prayers at the memorial. Later, a discussion meeting was held at the town's Central Shaheed Minar  premises to mark the day.  Deputy Commissioner Kazi Md. Sayemuzzaman, Additional SP Farhad Hossain,  Civil Surgeon Dr. Mizanur Rahman, Convener of the District Freedom Fighters'  Association Abul Kalam Azad, Bir Muktijoddha Saykhul Islam, Public Prosecutor  Adam Sufi, GP Abdul Bari and Anti-Discrimination Student Movement Coordinator  Fazle Rabbi spoke at the event. They highlighted the heroic role of local freedom fighters and the historical  significance of Panchagarh's liberation. The victorious freedom fighters, political and students' leaders and common  people hoisted the flag of independent Bangladesh on the soil of Panchagarh  town at dawn on that day to celebrate the long-cherished taste of ultimate  victory. Historically, after the nationwide attacks by Pakistani forces beginning on  March 25, 1971, Panchagarh remained free until April 16. The Pak army entered  and occupied the town at around 10:30am on April 17, though they were unable  to advance to Tentulia due to the destruction of a key bridge over the Chawai  River at Amarkhana.  As a result, Tentulia remained liberated throughout the entire war and served  as an important operational center, hosting several key meetings of the  Provisional Government. Joint attacks began on November 1, leading to the liberation of new areas  almost daily. Amarkhana was freed on November 20, followed by Jagdalhat on  November 25, Shingpara on November 26, East Talma on November 27, and Atwari,  Mirzapur, Dhamor, and surrounding areas soon after. On the night of November 28, Pakistani forces fled towards Saidpur via  Debiganj and Domar. With their retreat, Panchagarh was finally liberated on  the morning of November 29, marking a historic victory that the district  proudly commemorates each year.