The New Nation - Internet Edition

UNB, Meherpur

The historic 'Mujibnagar Day' was observed yesterday with political leaders demanding trial of the war criminals of 1971.

Having denied permission to hold its scheduled meeting at the foot of Mujibnagar mausoleum, local Awami League under the banner of 'Mujibnagar Day Celebration Committee' arranged a meeting at Sadar upazila auditorium, 17 km off the mausoleum.

AL presidium member Amir Hossain Amu attended the meeting as chief guest.

Other party central leaders, including Abdur Razzak, Abu Sayeed, Barrister Amirul Islam, and leaders of different districts also addressed the meeting and regretted the cancellation of the programme scheduled to be held at Mujibnagar mausoleum.

Sangskritik Jote and Sector Commanders Forum held their cultural programme at Mujibnagar upazila auditorium as they were denied permission to hold it at the Mujibnagar mausoleum.