A special event was held in Dhaka, Bangladesh, to honor the founder of Pakistan, Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah, on his death anniversary. Organized by the Nawab Salimullah Academy, the event took place at the Tofazl Hussain Manik Mian Hall of the National Press Club and was attended by scholars, journalists, writers, and historians.
Kamran Dhangal, Pakistan’s Deputy High Commissioner, was the chief guest. Throughout the venue, banners prominently displayed Jinnah’s guiding principles of “Unity, Faith, and Discipline.” The event highlighted his pivotal role in the creation of Pakistan, with speakers reflecting on his leadership and the lasting influence of his vision.
Speakers emphasized the significance of Jinnah’s contributions, noting that without his leadership, Pakistan—and subsequently Bangladesh—would not have come into existence. Nazr Islam, one of the key speakers, stressed the importance of maintaining brotherly ties between Bangladesh and Pakistan, acknowledging Jinnah’s enduring impact.
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Other speakers, including Muhammad Sakhawat and Shams Alain, praised Jinnah’s political acumen, noting that his leadership ended long-standing political conflicts in the Indian subcontinent. Sakhawat highlighted Jinnah’s role in ending political infighting, while Alain spoke about the importance of Bangladesh maintaining strong relations with both China and Pakistan.
Pakistani Deputy High Commissioner Kamran Dhangal reflected on Jinnah’s leadership in the Muslim League, calling it the start of the movement that eventually led to the creation of Pakistan. He emphasized Jinnah’s vision for a progressive and inclusive state that upheld freedom and tolerance.
The event also featured a keynote paper by Professor Dr. Mustafizur Rehman, tracing Jinnah’s life milestones, and a special Urdu poem dedicated to Jinnah, recited by Jafarul Haq Jafar. Additionally, two Pakistani students studying in Bangladesh performed Urdu songs in tribute to the Quaid.
