Kazi Aref an example for politicians: speakers
The dedication and sacrifice that Kazi Aref Ahmed made for his country and its political arena are exemplary, speakers said at a memorial discussion yesterday.
Many contemporary politicians of the country lack qualities such as selflessness and honesty that were hallmarks of Aref, a prominent Liberation War organiser and political leader. Through these, he will remain alive in people's hearts, the speakers added.
Kazi Aref Parishad, a social organisation formed in memory of the eminent political figure, organised the discussion at Jatiya Press Club in the capital to mark the 21st anniversary of his murder.
On February 16 in 1999, a group of outlawed political activists murdered Kazi Aref, one of the founding members of Jatiya Samajtantrik Dal (JSD), and four Kushtia JSD unit leaders during a rally in the district's Daulatpur upazila.
Speaking at the discussion, Shahriar Kabir, president of Ekattorer Ghatak Dalal Nirmul Committee, said Aref was a key figure in almost every political movement of the country, from Liberation War in 1971 to the anti-autocracy movement in late 1990s.
Aref also made a significant contribution for ensuring trial of war criminals as one of the initiators of Gonoadalot (court of people) which worked as a key movement demanding the trials, Shahriar Kabir said.
"People of our country will never forget the contributions of this selfless leader," he added.
Haroon Habib, secretary general of Sector Commanders Forum-Liberation War '71, said Aref is yet to be given the honour and recognition he deserves due to political biases, which is disappointing.
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