The country is set to observe the Independence and National Day on Wednesday amid huge enthusiasm, reports BSS.
Various programs have been taken at the national level to observe the day with due respect and solemnity.
According to the media report, “The day will commence with a 31-gun salute at dawn across the country, including the capital.”
On the day, Chief Adviser (CA) Professor 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 families of Bir Shreshthas, war wounded freedom fighters, members of the diplomatic corps, leaders of different political parties, social, cultural and professional bodies will also place wreathes at the National Memorial in the morning of the day to show their respect to the martyred freedom fighters.
Additionally, wreathes will also be placed at the different district and upazila-level martyrs' memorials.
The national flag will be hoisted atop all government, semi-government, autonomous and private buildings in all the divisions, districts and upazilas across the country at dawn. Singing of the national anthem, and student assemblies and parades at divisional, district, and upazila levels will also be held on the occasion.
To mark the day, important buildings and establishments will be illuminated with colorful lights. Main streets and road islands in the capital and other cities across the country will be decorated with national flags and other colorful flags and festoons.
The day is a public holiday.
Bd-Pratidin English/ AM
