Mannan Bhuiyan's contribution recalled

Bss, Dhaka
Speakers at a discussion yesterday said the death of Abdul Mannan Bhuiyan has created a void in the country's political arena as he established himself in the national politics by dint of hard work and dedication. They were addressing a memorial meeting on Abdul Mannan Bhuiyan, former secretary general of Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), at Central Shaheed Minar in the city. Shahid Asad Parishad organised the discussion. General Secretary of Shaheed Asad Parishad Samsuzzaman Milon chaired the discussion. Freedom fighters Matiur Rahman and Shamasul Momen spoke at the function. They described Mannan Bhuiyan as a fearless politician and said he (Bhuiyan) had played a leading role in all pro-democracy movements since 1962. Bhuiyan, who was a freedom fighter, had also joined the anti-Ayub movement, they said.