The Victory Fair began at Eidgaon Upazila with the slogan “Life Awakened by the Spirit of Victory, Sacrificing for Equity.” The fair features daily cultural evenings, victory tales, and reflections on significant historical events such as the 1952 Language Movement, the 1969 Mass Uprising, the 1971 Liberation War, the 1990 People’s Movement, and the 2024 Mass Uprising.
The Eidgaon Field, near the Eidgaon Market, hosted the fair’s inaugural ceremony on Sunday morning. Upazila Nirbahi Officer Bimal Chakma hoisted the national flag and released balloons and doves to symbolize peace and victory.
In his speech, the chief guest emphasized the importance of unity and cooperation, pledging collective efforts to develop Eidgaon Upazila.
Alamgir Taj Joni, Secretary of the Victory Fair Celebration Committee and Chairman of Jalalabad Union Parishad, assured that the fair would be a well-organized, family-friendly event free from obscenities and gambling.
Prominent attendees included Eidgaon Police Officer-in-Charge Mashiur Rahman, Upazila Election Officer Humayun Kabir, Islampur UP Chairman Delwar Hossain, and district BNP Vice President Momtazul Islam, along with other dignitaries.
Cox’s Bazar Life Report/Abdur Rashid Manik
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