A milad and doa mahfil was held at Jame Mosque in Nayapaltan this afternoon seeking divine forgiveness for the departed soul of former Bangladesh Jatiyatabadi Swechchhasebak Dal president Shafiul Bari Babu. BNP Senior Joint Secretary General and Political Adviser to the Prime Minister Advocate Ruhul Kabir Rizvi attended the prayer gathering as the chief guest. Swechchhasebak Dal President S M Jilani presided over the programme. Other notable attendees included BNP Joint Secretary General Advocate Abdus Salam, Volunteer Affairs Secretary and former Swechchhasebak Dal general secretary Mir Sarafat Hossain Sapu, former president Mostafizur Rahman, Senior Vice President Yasin Ali, Organizing Secretary Nazmul Hasan, and leaders from the central and metropolitan units of the organisation.
Shafiul Bari Babu, a prominent figure in the BNP, played a significant role in the party's volunteer wing. His leadership and contributions were remembered and honored during the event. The prayer gathering not only served as a tribute to his life but also as a moment of unity for the party members and supporters who gathered to pay their respects.
The Swechchhasebak Dal, known for its active role in supporting the BNP, has a history of organizing such events to commemorate its leaders. The presence of high-ranking BNP officials at the mahfil underscores the importance of Shafiul Bari Babu's legacy within the party.
The event was marked by recitations of the Quran, prayers, and speeches highlighting the life and achievements of Shafiul Bari Babu. The atmosphere was solemn yet filled with a sense of camaraderie among the attendees, who shared memories and expressed their condolences.
