The 22nd death anniversary of former speaker of Jatiya Sangsad Humayun Rashid Choudhury was observed on Monday (July 10).
On the occasion, the ‘Speaker Humayun Rashid Choudhury Smriti Parishad’ has published a special souvenir. Besides, Humayun Rashid Choudhury Smriti Parishad has taken various programmes to mark the day.
Among the programmes, wreath laying, recitation from Holy Quran and offering Fateha and special prayers were held at Shahjalal Dargah in Sylhet in the morning. Later, food was distributed among the poor in different parts of Sylhet city.
On the occasion of the death anniversary of the former speaker, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina paid deep respect to the memory of veteran freedom fighter and noted diplomat and also issued a message recalling his outstanding contribution to the country's independence.
“Responding to the call of Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman in March 1971, Humayun Rashid Choudhury had taken mental preparation for diplomatic war by sacrificing his life when he was employed at the Pakistan Embassy in Delhi of India”, the PM said in a message.
After the Liberation War began, he (Humayun Rashid Choudhury) started working to save the lives of Bangalee people, who were engaged in the embassy during the time, the Prime Minister said, adding “He also made a strong appeal through the foreign media for the country's independence and the release of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman from Pakistani jail.
Due to his diplomatic proficiency, a total of 34 countries had recognized Bangladesh in a short span of time, said the PM.
He was elected as a member of the National Parliament in 1996 from the Awami League and later he was elected as Speaker of the Parliament.
He was awarded with the prestigious ‘Swadinata Award’ (Posthumous) in 2018 for his outstanding contribution to the Liberation War.
