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The 87th birth anniversary of Bir Shrestha Nur Mohammad Sheikh will be observed at Nur Mohammad Nagar under Chandibarpur union in Narail Sadar upazila today.
Nur Mohammad Nagar, which was earlier known as Mahiskhola where he was born, was named after him in his honour, sources said.
To mark the birth anniversary, the days programme will be started with the recitation from the Quran, guard of honour at the morning. Discussion meeting on the life of Nur Mohammad Sheikh and prayers will be held in the Nur Mohammad Sheikh Memorial Museum and Library auditorium in the day.
People will also visit his grave at Kashipur of Sharsha in Jashore and say prayers by the graveside today.
Narail Deputy Commissioner Muhammad Habibur Rahman, who is also the president of the Nur Mohammad Sheikh Trust, is expected to attend the programmes as the chief guest while Police Super Prabir Kumar Roy will be present as special guests on the occasion.
