The country is set to observe the Independence and National Day tomorrow (Wednesday) amid colossal enthusiasm.
Various programmes have been taken at the national level to observe the day with due respect and solemnity.
The day will commence with a 31-gun salute at dawn across the country, including the capital.
On the day, Chief Adviser (CA) Dr. Muhammad Yunus will lay a wreath at the National Memorial in Savar in the early morning as a mark of profound respect for the martyrs.
Led by Liberation War Affairs Adviser Farooq-e-Azam, people from all walks of life, including Bir Shreshthas families, war-wounded freedom fighters, diplomatic corps members, leaders of different political parties, and social, cultural, and professional bodies, will also place wreaths at the National Memorial on the morning of the day to show their respect to the martyred freedom fighters.
Wreaths will also be placed at the different district and upazila-level martyrs’ memorials.
At dawn, the national flag will be hoisted atop all government, semi-government, autonomous, and private buildings in all divisions, districts, and upazilas across the country.
On the occasion, the national anthem will be sung, and student assemblies and parades will be held at divisional, district, and upazila levels.
Important buildings and establishments will be illuminated with colourful lights to mark the day. Main streets and road islands in the capital and other cities across the country will be decorated with national flags and other colourful flags and festoons.
The day is a public holiday.
Cox’s Bazar Life Desk/BSS
