Shaheed Dr Milon Day observed
Shaheed Dr Milon Day was observed across the country yesterday, commemorating the 29th martyrdom anniversary of Dr Shamsul Alam Khan Milon, who was joint secretary general of Bangladesh Medical Association.
Milon, a teacher of Dhaka Medical College, was killed by thugs of the then authoritarian ruler HM Ershad near TSC of Dhaka University, at the height of the anti-autocracy movement on November 27 in 1990.
The sacrifice of Milon transformed the movement into a mass uprising that prompted the fall of the regime, paving way for restoration of democracy.
To mark the day, different political, social and cultural organisations placed wreaths at his grave on Dhaka Medical College premises and at Milon Smrity Chattar near TSC. Discussions and special prayers were also held.
Besides Milon’s family, Awami League leaders including AL joint general secretary and Education Minister Dr Dipu Moni and AL presidium member Matia Chowdhury; members of Jatiya Samajtantrik Dal; Samyabadi Dal; Muktijoddha Mancha; Bam Ganatantrik Jote; Communist Party of Bangladesh; Jubo League; Chhatra League; Shadhinata Chikitshak Parishad; Bangladesh Medical Association and Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University paid tributes.
Comments