The 44th death anniversary of Bir Shreshtha Ruhul Amin, one of the seven greatest heroes of the Liberation War, was observed in the district with befitting manner.
Bangladesh Navy Khalishpur headquarter (BNS Titumir) and Rupsha Press Club chalked out daylong programmes which included recitation from the holy Quran, placing wreaths at the martyr’s graveyard, discussion meeting, milad mahfil, badminton tournament and prize distribution.
On December 10, 1071, only six days before the independence, he was killed by collaborators of Pakistan army, after his warship came under Indian Air Force attack mistakenly at the River Rupsha in Khulna.
He was posthumously awarded the nation’s highest bravery award for his service during the liberation war.
Bangladesh Navy warship BNS Shaheed Ruhul Amin is named after him.
