Civic Memorial Meeting to Mark First Death Anniversary of Begum Khaleda Zia on December 28
Civil society will hold a citizens memorial meeting on 28 December. It marks the first death anniversary of former Prime Minister Ms. Begum Khaleda Zia. The meeting will take place at the south plaza of the National Parliament Building. Organizers hope the President, the Prime Minister and members of her family will attend.
Leading politicians, teachers, thinkers, journalists, professionals and cultural figures will also join. Mr. Mahbub Ullah, National Professor, signed a press release on behalf of civil society yesterday. The release shared this news. It also announced a special memorial book on the life and work of Ms. Begum Khaleda Zia.
The book will cover her political thinking, her leadership and her service to the country. It will also cover many untold chapters of her life. Organizers have invited original and analytical writings from notable people, politicians, journalists, writers, researchers, teachers, economists and professionals. People who worked closely with her are also invited to write.
The topics include her life and leadership, her democratic politics and movements, and foreign policy and patriotism. They also include women’s education, women’s leadership, parliamentary history, economic thinking, press freedom, and her time in government. One topic covers her final days. Another covers her personality and self respect.
Each writing must be original, fact based and analytical. It must run between 1200 and 1500 words. Writers must send their work by email by 30 November. The editors will publish only the selected writings.
Organizers also plan a documentary film on her long political life, her leadership and her achievements. They say the book and the film will give a full picture of her work and her political legacy. They hope both will become a valuable historical record for future generations.
