Chattogram Port Authority has observed the 46th death anniversary and National Mourning Day of the Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman with due dignity. Rear Admiral M Shahjahan, Chairman of Chattogram Port Authority, and members of the board first laid a wreath at the portrait of Bangabandhu in front of Port Building on the morning of 15 August. This was followed by the Port Officers’ Association, department heads and CBA leaders laying wreaths. The Chairman of Chattogram Port Authority inaugurated the tree planting programme by planting a tree sapling. He later attended the Khatam-E-Quran, Doa Mahfil and a discussion meeting organised by the Port Employees Council (CBA) as the chief guest.
During the discussion, Rear Admiral M Shahjahan said, ‘Bangabandhu understood the importance of Chattogram port for the development of Bangladesh. That is why he had asked the President of the Soviet Union to demine Chattogram port after independence.’
At this time, he expressed his gratitude to all the officers and employees for keeping port operation uninterrupted during the time of COVID-19. He also prayed for the forgiveness of the souls of the officers and employees who lost their lives because of COVID-19 while working.
The meeting was chaired by acting President of the Port Employees’ Council Mohammad Azim. Board members, directors and senior officials of the Chattogram Port Authority were also present. On the occasion of the day, a special issue of Chattogram port’s maritime publication Bandarbarta was published.
