A long march and social gathering are being held to pray for the forgiveness of the souls of all the martyrs killed in firing by Indian forces on the border, including Felani, and to demand a fair share of water in Farakka.
Tarique Rahman, who introduced himself as the member secretary of the Aam Janata Party, said, "Cows were slaughtered in Bogra to protest the oppression of the Hindu king. And this sacrifice was common since long ago. India oppresses Bangladesh and Muslims through its cow politics. Our sacrifice activity is in protest against that.
A cow was slaughtered and a feast was organized at the Government Model High School in the upazila on Sunday morning. Various events were held there throughout the day under the banner of "People of Bangladesh".
Earlier on Saturday night, about 500 members marched from the central Shaheed Minar in Dhaka under the banner of "People of Bangladesh" and reached Shibganj Model Government High School in Chapainawabganj at around 11:30 am. An organization called "People of Bangladesh" organized this long march and social reception.
During this time, participants in the long march and social gatherings chanted various slogans, including "We have not forgotten you," "People, stop Indian aggression," "We must stop killing on the border," "Eat more cows, stop aggression," "Delhi, not Dhaka, Dhaka, Dhaka," and "Indian brokers, beware."
Abdul Majid, a resident of Kaliganj border in Binodpur union, who came to participate in the banquet, said, "On January 5, 6 and 18, the Indians carried out aggression in the Kaliganj border area. This anti-aggression activity was resisted by the locals. And a program has been organized here for those who participated in this anti-Indian aggression activity. That is why we have come here and we feel good about coming to this program because this program is organized to encourage and motivate us."
"As part of our activities, cows are slaughtered, then there will be discussions and talks with citizens. In addition, lanterns will be hoisted in the names of those who were killed on the border this evening. In honor of the martyrs, we will hoist lanterns with their names written in them into the sky."
Bangladesh Janaza Banner spokesperson Md. Mostafizur Rahman, Bangladesh Janaza Banner Rajshahi coordinator Ruhul Quddus Mir (alias Farhad Ali), Bangladesh Janaza Banner Shibganj coordinator Md. Mamunur Rashid, Shibganj student movement coordinator Md. Al Bashri Sohan, Md. Tanmoy, Ganadhikar Parishad leader Faruk Ahmed and Amjanta Party member secretary Tarek Ahmed along with “Bangladesh Janaza” organization spokesperson Abu Mostafiz were present. Also present were some Hefazat leaders from Rajshahi and Chapainawabganj.
