Discussion held marking 17th death anniversary of M Saifur Rahman
A discussion was held at the Abdus Salam Hall of the National Press Club in Dhaka on September 7, marking the 17th death anniversary of former finance, planning and commerce minister M Saifur Rahman.
The programme was organised by the M Saifur Rahman Memorial Council to recall his political career and contributions to Bangladesh’s economic and infrastructural development.
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BNP Acting Secretary General Advocate Ruhul Kabir Rizvi attended the discussion as the chief guest. Jatiya Sangsad Whip and BNP Organising Secretary for Sylhet Division GK Gaws, MP, was present as a special guest.
M Naser Rahman, MP, chairman of the Parliamentary Standing Committee on the Ministry of Land and lawmaker from Moulvibazar-3, chaired the programme.
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Speaking at the event, Sylhet City Corporation Administrator and Sylhet District BNP President Abdul Qayum Chowdhury highlighted different aspects of Saifur Rahman’s life and career.
“Saifur Rahman was one of the key architects of Bangladesh’s economic reforms and stability. His integrity, foresight and long-term vision left a lasting impact on the country’s development,” he said.
He also called for spreading the ideals of leaders like Saifur Rahman among the younger generation.
Other speakers recalled Saifur Rahman’s role in the country’s economic development, modernisation of the communications infrastructure and various reforms in the national budget. They said his political and professional contributions would be remembered by the nation for years to come.
