‘A people’s mayor’
ABM Mohiuddin Chowdhury dedicated his life to the development of Chattogram, said speakers at a discussion yesterday.
The event was held to pay tribute to the late Awami League leader and former three-time mayor of port city on the occasion of his second death anniversary. Chattogram city unit of Awami League organised the programme at a convention centre in the city.
Speaking as chief guest, member of AL advisory council Amir Hossain Amu said Mohiuddin played a strong role in Chattogram’s development.
He loved Chattogram and Chattogram loved him. He did not accept the presidium membership offer from the party as he said he would always stay here, Amu added.
CCC Mayor and general secretary of Chattogram city unit of AL AJM Nasir Uddin said Mohiuddin was an uncompromising leader who did politics for the welfare of people.
AL organising secretary and Deputy Minister for Education Mohibul Hasan Chowdhury Nowfel, also son of Mohiuddin, spoke among others. AL Chattogram city unit acting president Mahtab Uddin Chowdhury chaired the event.
Mohiuddin, also president of Chattogram city Awami League, died at the age of 74 on December 15, 2017.
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