GAIBANDHA, Nov 29, 2024 (BSS) - A memorial meeting was held at the conference room of the deputy commissioner (DC) here on Thursday remembering the martyrs and the injured persons of July August mass uprising.

DC Chowdhury Muazzam Ahmed presided over the function while ADC-General
Hedayetul Islam moderated it.

Police Super of the district Mosarrof Hossain, Civil Surgeon Kaniz Sabiha, General Secretary of BNP, district unit Mahamudun Nabi Titul, Vice-president Shahiduzzaman Shahid, district Ameer of Jamaat-e-Islami Abdul Karim, its former district Ameer Dr Abdur Rahim and Shamsuzzaman Siddiquee Mamun from Gana Odhikar Forum addressed the meeting, among others.

Apart from it, the leaders of different political parties and the
representatives of anti-discrimination student movement took part in the
discussion.

At the very outset of the meeting, one minute silence was observed to pay
respect to the memory of the martyrs of the uprising.

Muazzam Ahmed emphasised that various welfare measures are being initiated for the families of martyrs and those injured during the movement.

He said a list of 129 people who became the martyrs and injured during the uprising has been prepared so far. Within a few days, a complete and verified list of martyrs and injured individuals is being prepared, the DC added.

To make the list perfect and flawless, he sought whole-hearted cooperation from all. The district administration will continue to stand by the victims in future, he further said.
 
During the meeting, the persons who became injured during the movement urged the interim government through the administration to take necessary steps for their better treatment.

The members of the martyr family also requested the government to provide a job to one of their family members to help them pass their days without
hardship.

Later, a doa mahfil was held for seeking divine blessings of the departed
souls of the martyrs and quick recovery of all injured students and people of the July-August uprising.