Local lawmaker Mohammad Akhtaruzzaman Bachchu has called on people to work for the welfare of the country and its citizens, drawing inspiration from the patriotism of Shaheed President Ziaur Rahman, the democratic struggle of BNP Chairperson Begum Khaleda Zia, and the vision of building a future Bangladesh under the leadership of Tarique Rahman.Speaking at a meeting marking National Revolution and Solidarity Day, he said people must remain united to protect national unity, democracy, independence and sovereignty.November 7 is a significant day in Bangladesh’s history. On this day in 1975, the historic revolution and solidarity between soldiers and the people ushered in a new chapter in the country’s political history.The Gafargaon Upazila administration organised a discussion meeting on Saturday morning at the Mawlana Shamsul Huda Panchbaghi Auditorium, with Upazila Nirbahi Officer (UNO) Mohammad Yusuf in the chair.Among those who spoke were Assistant Commissioner (Land) Mahfuzur Rahman, Gafargaon Police Station’s Officer-in-Charge (Investigation) Mashiur Rahman, BNP leader Sheikh Md Ishaq and Md Fazlul Haque, among others.Separately, another discussion meeting was held in the southern part of Gafargaon at noon, chaired by UNO Mohammad Jannatul Naim. Local MP Mohammad Akhtaruzzaman Bachchu attended the event as the chief guest.In his speech, the lawmaker urged people, regardless of political affiliations, to come forward and work for the welfare of the country and its people while upholding the spirit of November 7.Assistant Commissioner (Land) Nurul Huda Moni, former general secretary of the upazila BNP Sheikh Md Ishaq, local political leaders and government officials also spoke at the meeting.Local political leaders, officials and employees of different government departments, and journalists from various media outlets attended the programme.