The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) celebrated its 47th founding anniversary with due respect and solemnity in the Maldives. On Friday night (September 5), the Maldives BNP chapter organized a grand event at the scenic hallroom of the C-Building in the capital city Malé, featuring an impressive discussion session followed by a ceremonial cake cutting.

The event was chaired by Md. Khalilur Rahman, President of Maldives BNP. The session was jointly hosted by Vice President Emran Hossain Talukdar and Organizing Secretary Rafiqul Islam.

Anwar Hossain Khokon, BNP’s International Affairs Secretary of the National Executive Committee, joined virtually as the chief guest.

Also present were prominent leaders from the Maldives BNP, including General Secretary Md. Jahirul Islam, Chief Advisor Md. Faruq Hossain, Senior Vice President Md. Neher Mia Rana, Vice Presidents Mohammad Hossain Suman, Md. Babul Hossain, Md. Shah Alam, Md. Faruq Hossain, Md. Moktar Hossain, Md. Alamgir Majumder, Mohammad Ershad Molla, Md. Shah Alam, Md. Abdur Rahim, Senior Joint General Secretary Md. Shariful Islam, Joint General Secretary Robiul Alam, Shafiqul Islam, and Action Secretary Md. Mamun Mia, among others.

The program began with a recitation of the Holy Quran by Religious Affairs Secretary Masum Billah. This was followed by a one-minute silence in remembrance of the martyrs, and the collective singing of the national anthem and party song.

In his keynote speech, Anwar Hossain Khokon highlighted BNP’s glorious political history, its strong role in democratic movements, and the historic responsibilities of expatriates. He emphasized the need for expatriates to play a united and influential role to ensure BNP’s victory in the upcoming national elections.

Md. Khalilur Rahman, in his presidential remarks, recalled the exemplary contributions of Martyr President Ziaur Rahman in building a self-reliant Bangladesh. He noted that since its inception, BNP has established itself as the party of the people and has taken a leading role in protecting citizens’ rights during times of national crisis.

The event concluded with a midnight cake-cutting ceremony, filling the hall with enthusiastic slogans from party activists. A special prayer was held for the soul of Martyr President Ziaur Rahman and for the good health of BNP Chairperson Begum Khaleda Zia.