Comrade Moni Singh’s 124th Birth Anniversary Celebrated in Durgapur with Grand Events

Netrokona Correspondent:

The 124th birth anniversary of legendary communist leader, freedom fighter, and founding president of the Communist Party of Bangladesh (CPB), Comrade Moni Singh, was celebrated today, Monday (July 28), with various day-long programs in Durgapur, Netrokona. Comrade Moni Singh was a revered figure in the anti-British struggle, a key leader of the Tonk movement, and an advisor to the wartime Provisional Government during Bangladesh’s Liberation War.

The festivities, organized by the Comrade Moni Singh Fair Celebration Committee, commenced with the hoisting of national and party flags at the Comrade Moni Singh Memorial Museum premises in Durgapur municipality. The event was formally inaugurated by Comrade Dr. Dibyalok Singh, a prominent member of the CPB Central Committee, a renowned physician, social worker, and convener of the fair celebration committee.

Following the inauguration, a solemn ceremony saw freedom fighters and representatives from various political, social, and civil society organizations lay wreaths at the portrait of Comrade Moni Singh, paying their respects to the visionary leader. A vibrant celebratory procession then wound its way through the main streets of the town, drawing attention to the significance of the occasion.

In the afternoon, a thoughtful discussion meeting was held focusing on the profound life and extensive work of Comrade Moni Singh. Chaired by Comrade Dr. Dibyalok Singh, the session was skillfully moderated by Rupan Kumar Sarkar, General Secretary of the CPB Upazila Committee. Speakers included Ajay Saha, Joint Convener of the Fair Celebration Committee; Alkas Uddin Mir, President of the Upazila CPB; Morshed Alam, General Secretary of the District Farmers’ Association; Shamshul Alam Khan, President of Upazila Udichi; Bireswar Chakraborty, a representative of civil society; Shafiul Alam Swapan, a cultural personality; Taslima Begum, a women’s leader; Jahangir Alam Ripon, a teacher; and Nirantar Banowari, President of the District Indigenous Union.

The speakers unanimously highlighted Comrade Moni Singh’s unwavering dedication to the oppressed and deprived throughout his life. They emphasized his relentless struggle for the rights of working people and his continuous fight to establish an exploitation-free society. Describing him as a “beacon of our ideals,” they asserted that his exemplary life and work would continue to guide future generations.

The day concluded with a captivating cultural program presented by the Upazila Shilpakala Academy and Udichi in the evening. This was followed by an award distribution ceremony for the winners of various competitions held as part of Comrade Moni Singh’s birth anniversary celebrations, adding a celebratory note to the commemorative events.