Bangladesh, Nov. 16 -- The 43rd death anniversary of Maulana Abdul Hamid Khan Bhasani, a great national leader, will be observed on Sunday with due respect.

Bhasani, popularly known as 'Majlum Jananeta', the leader of the downtrodden, passed away on November 17, 1976.

Different organisations, including Bangladesh National Awami Party (NAP Bhasani), BNP, Awami League, Jatiya Party, Krishak Sramik Janata League, Moulana Bhasani University of Science and Technology, Bhasani Foundation and Shaheed Asad Parisad and other organisations will mark the day with holding various programmes.

The programmes include placing wreaths at Bhasani's mazar, holding discussions, arranging doa and milad mahfils, art competition and poetry recitation, food d...