Mijan Akanda, Phulpur: Leaders and activists of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) and its affiliated organisations on Monday observed the 16th death anniversary of former BNP leader and ex-chairman of the undivided Phulpur-Tarakanda upazila, the late Abdul Matin Mati, through a series of commemorative programmes in Phulpur.The observance included a mourning rally, a discussion meeting and a prayer session organised by the Phulpur Upazila and Municipal units of Jubo Dal.The mourning rally marched through the main streets of the municipal town before concluding at Anjuman Market, where the discussion and prayer programme was held.The meeting was chaired by Waheduzzaman Mithun, a member of the Mymensingh North District Jubo Dal, while Jubo Dal leader AKM Ariful Haque conducted the proceedings.Among those attending were former Phulpur Upazila BNP President Advocate Syed Enayetur Rahman, Upazila BNP Joint Convener Emdad Hossain Khan, former Municipal BNP General Secretary Emran Hasan Pallab and AKM Azharul Haque Ripon.The programme was also attended by Mymensingh North District Swechchhasebak Dal Member Secretary Mohibul Haque Tutul, Upazila BNP Joint Convener Iqbal Hossain, Municipal BNP Joint Convener AKM Sadekul Haque, Jubo Dal leader Zakaria, Mymensingh North District Swechchhasebak Dal Office Secretary Faruk Ahmed and leaders and activists from the BNP and its associate bodies.Speakers at the discussion recalled Abdul Matin Mati's political career and contributions to local politics, paying tribute to his leadership and public service. Special prayers were offered, seeking eternal peace for the departed leader.