Bangladesh Unnayan Parishad (BUP) observed its 34th anniversary yesterday, marked by a colourful programme at the Dhaka University Nawab Nabab Ali Chowdhury Senate Building.
Finance Minister AMA Muhith was present in the programme as the chief guest.
In his speech, the minister praised BUP’s activities which have been continuing since its inception in 1980.
He said: “The BUP has played a pivotal role in various sectors, especially the socio-economic sector, through its enlightening research on various public uprising issues and through its discussions and dialogues.”
He urged the BUP members to continue their activities for the interest of the country and the general people as well.
BUP Chairman MA Jalil presided over the ceremony and Dr Nilufar Banu, managing director of the BUP, delivered the welcome speech.
The BUP is a private organisation and its main aim is to implement social research, dialogues and discussions regarding socio-economic conditions to further human development.
It has launched several programmes, including documentaries and research on natural calamities such as climate change and the greenhouse effect.