BCL founding anniversary today

Bangladesh Chhatra League (BCL), student wing of the opposition Awami League, will observe its 56th founding anniversary today.

To mark the day, the BCL has taken month-long programmes across the country.

The BCL leaders will place wreath at the portrait of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman at Bangabandhu Bhaban and will bring out a colourful rally from Aporajeyo Bengla at Dhaka University today.

The BCL has also organised discussions and cultural programmes across the country on the occasion.

A training workshop will be held at the Teachers and Students Center (TSC) of Dhaka University on January 14. Senior political leaders and intellectuals will impart training to the grassroots level leaders and workers.

Leader of the Opposition in Parliament and Awami League President Shiekh Hasina will be present as chief guest at the reunion and discussion meeting at Paltan Maidan on January 27.

Meanwhile, BCL President Liakot Sikder said the organisation has played vital role in every democratic movements including the language movement and War of Liberation.