Citizens for Good Governance (SUJAN – Sushashoner Jonno Nagorik) celebrated its 24th anniversary in Jhalokathi on Thursday with a colourful procession, discussion meeting and cake-cutting ceremony.
Held under the slogan "An aware, organised and vocal citizenry is the safeguard of democracy" the programme began at 10:00am with a rally from the Jhalokathi Deputy Commissioner’s office. After parading through main city streets, participants gathered at the Jhalokathi Press Club auditorium for a discussion session.
Speakers stressed that an active and united citizenry is essential for establishing democracy, good governance and a welfare-oriented state. On the occasion, SUJAN put forward key demands, calling for a humane society free from murder, violence, oppression and discrimination, alongside clean politics devoid of corruption, criminalisation and communalism.
Additional Deputy Commissioner (Education and ICT) and Additional District Magistrate Md. Bashir Gazi attended the event as chief guest while Jhalokathi Press Club President Advocate Akkas Sikdar spoke as special guest.
Presided over by SUJAN’s district committee President Elias Sikdar Farhad and moderated by District Secretary Ismail Musafir, the programme was also attended by Joint Secretary Kabita Howlader, upazila-level leaders and civil society representatives. Reflecting on the organisation's 24-year journey, leaders reaffirmed their commitment to advancing civil rights and democratic values across the district.
