Information and Broadcasting Minister Zahir Uddin Swapan. File Photo

DHAKA, March 13, 2026 (BSS) - Information and Broadcasting Minister Zahir 
Uddin Swapan is scheduled to address a discussion at the Jatiya Press Club 
(JPC) tomorrow, marking the 47th death anniversary of Mashiur Rahman Jadu 
Miah, who played an important role in the struggle to establish democracy, 
justice and the rights of the people in Bangladesh's political arena.

The discussion, to be organised by the Mashiur Rahman Jadu Miah Memorial 
National Committee, will be presided over by noted rhymester and veteran 
politician Abu Saleh, while academic, economist and political analyst Dr 
Mahabub Ullah will deliver the keynote speech, a press release said here 
today.

Among others, the function will be addressed by BNP Vice Chairmen Barkat 
Ullah Bulu and Shamsuzzaman Dudu, Jatiyatabadi Muktijoddha Dal President 
Ishtiaq Aziz Ulfat and its General Secretary Alhaj Noor Ahmed, Bhashani 
Janashakti Party Chairman Sheikh Rafiqul Islam Babul, BNP leader Md Mostak 
Mia, and Jubo Dal Senior Vice President Rezaul Karim Pol.

Besides, arrangements have been made to complete recitations of the Holy 
Qur'aan and hold doa mahfils on the same day at various madrasas, as well as 
at the late leader's village home in Khogakharibari under Dimla upazila of 
Nilphamari district and at his residence in Radhaballabh in Rangpur.

Mashiur Rahman, popularly known as Jadu Miah, died on March 12, 1979.