Shaheed Noor Hossain Day today

The Shaheed Noor Hossain Day will be observed today in a befitting manner, commemorating the martyrdom of a young pro-democracy activist during the anti-autocracy demonstration in the late 80s.

On this day in 1987, Noor Hossain, who imprinted his bare chest and back with slogan “Swairachar Nipat Jak, Ganatantra Mukti Pak” (down with autocracy, let democracy be freed), embraced martyrdom in police firing during an anti-autocracy demonstration in the capital's Zero Point. This place was renamed after "Noor Hossain Chattar (square)".

Juba League leader Nurul Huda Babul and farmers' leader Aminul Huda Tito of Bajitpur in Kishoreganj district were also killed in the police firing,

In the face of the movement, the autocratic ruler had to step down on December 6, 1990. Since then, the day has been observed every year as the Shaheed Noor Hossain Day.

Different socio-cultural and professional organisations as well as ruling Awami League have chalked out elaborate programmes to observe the day.

The AL programmes include placing wreaths at Shaheed Noor Hossain Square at 8:00am and offering special prayers seeking eternal peace of the departed soul of the slain Noor Hossain. Communist Party of Bangladesh (CPB) will also place wreaths at Shaheed Noor Hossain Square at 8 am. President Abdul Hamid and Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina have issued separate messages on the occasion.

President Abdul Hamid, in his message, recalled with gratitude the supreme sacrifice of Noor Hossain to restore democracy in the country. In her message, Prime minister Sheikh Hasina prayed for eternal peace of the departed souls of all martyrs, including Nur Hossain, and convoyed deep sympathy to the bereaved family members.

 

Shaheed Noor Hossain Day today

The Shaheed Noor Hossain Day will be observed today in a befitting manner, commemorating the martyrdom of a young pro-democracy activist during the anti-autocracy demonstration in the late 80s. On this day in 1987, Noor Hossain, who imprinted his bare chest and back with slogan Swairachar Nipat Jak, Ganatantra Mukti Pak (down with autocracy, let democracy be freed), embraced martyrdom in police firing during an anti-autocracy demonstration in the capitals Zero Point. This place was renamed after Noor Hossain Chattar (square). Juba League leader Nurul Huda Babul and farmers leader Aminul Huda Tito of Bajitpur in Kishoreganj district were also killed in the police firing, In the face of the movement, the autocratic ruler had to step down on December 6, 1990. Since then, the day has been observed every year as the Shaheed Noor Hossain Day. Different socio-cultural and professional organisations as well as ruling Awami League have chalked out elaborate programmes to observe the day. The AL programmes include placing wreaths at Shaheed Noor Hossain Square at 8:00am and offering special prayers seeking eternal peace of the departed soul of the slain Noor Hossain. Communist Party of Bangladesh (CPB) will also place wreaths at Shaheed Noor Hossain Square at 8 am. President Abdul Hamid and Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina have issued separate messages on the occasion. President Abdul Hamid, in his message, recalled with gratitude the supreme sacrifice of Noor Hossain to restore democracy in the country. In her message, Prime minister Sheikh Hasina prayed for eternal peace of the departed souls of all martyrs, including Nur Hossain, and convoyed deep sympathy to the bereaved family members.