United News of Bangladesh

Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC) on Wednesday organised a special iftar and prayer gathering on Wednesday in honour of the heroic freedom fighters of the 1971 Liberation War and the families of victims who suffered extrajudicial killings and enforced disappearances during the previous authoritarian regime. The programme was held at the Nagar Bhaban premises and attended by around 600 freedom fighters and family members of victims of enforced disappearances and extrajudicial killings. Presiding over the event, DSCC Administrator and freedom fighter Abdus Salam said the nation achieved independence through the sacrifices of freedom fighters and therefore their dignity and rights must remain the top priority. DSCC takes steps to ease Eid travel, remove illegal counters near Sayedabad terminal “We have obtained this country because of the heroic freedom fighters. Ensuring their honour and rights must come first. At the same time, we must also stand beside those who suffered persecution during the past authoritarian regime,” he said while addressing the gathering as the chief guest. He also announced that DSCC would organise a special programme to honour freedom fighters on the upcoming Independence Day. Habibur Rahman Habib, Member of Parliament from Dhaka-7 constituency, attended the programme as special guest.