DST News: To highlight the significance of Victory Day among the younger generation, Jamaat-e-Islami organized a youth marathon that saw a massive turnout of party leaders, activists and supporters in the capital.
The marathon was formally inaugurated at 8:00 am on Tuesday (December 16) at the historic Suhrawardy Udyan by Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer Dr. Shafiqur Rahman.
On-the-spot observations showed that a large number of Jamaat-e-Islami leaders, activists and supporters from various levels had gathered at Suhrawardy Udyan even before the inauguration. Their presence turned the entire area into a festive scene.
The marathon began at Suhrawardy Udyan and passed through Shahbagh and Science Lab intersections before concluding at Manik Mia Avenue, adjacent to the Jatiya Sangsad Bhaban. Throughout the route, participants carried the national flag and banners bearing various slogans.
According to the organizers, the primary objective of the youth marathon was to convey the significance of Victory Day to the new generation and to encourage young people to take an active role in shaping the country’s politics and future.
Members of Jamaat-e-Islami’s executive council, along with top leaders of Dhaka Metropolitan North and South units, were present at the event. In their speeches, they emphasized the role of youth in national politics and social development and underscored the need to enhance political awareness among the younger generation in the context of Victory Day.
