The 39th death anniversary of Maulana Abdul Hamid Khan Bhasani was observed at Santosh in the district yesterday.

To mark the day, different socio-cultural and political organisations arranged various programmes on the mazar premises of the national leader.

Maulana Bhasani Science and Technology University (MBSTU), Bhasani Foundation and other local organisations have taken up a five-day programme to pay homage to the legendary leader.

The programmes include placing wreaths at the grave, special prayers, feeding the destitute, discussion meeting, Bhasani fair, blood donation, session of spiritual songs, and photo and handicraft exhibition.

People from different parts of the country came to his grave at Santosh and paid tributes to the leader of the oppressed people.

In the morning, teachers, students, officials and employees of MBSTU, led by Vice-Chancellor Dr Mohammad Alauddin and family members of Maulana Bhasani, placed wreaths at his grave. They were followed by different political parties and cultural organisations.

Away in Thakurgaon, the death anniversary of Maulana Bhasani was observed at Bhasani Smriti Pathagar at Collegepara in Thakurgaon municipality area yesterday, reports our correspondent.

To mark the day, Bhasani Pathagar organised a doa mehfil and discussion at the auditorium of the library.