The Great Independence and National Day is being observed today amid huge enthusiasm.
Various programmes have been taken at the national level to observe the day with due respect and solemnity.
The day commenced with a 31-gun salute at dawn across the country, including the capital.
On the day, Chief Adviser Dr Muhammad Yunus laid 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 also placed wreathes at the National Memorial in the morning of the day to show their respect to the martyred freedom fighters.
Wreathes have also been placed at the different district and upazila-level martyrs' memorials.
The national flag is being hoisted atop all government, semi-government, autonomous and private buildings in all the divisions, districts and upazilas across the country at dawn.
The day is a public holiday.
Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus has issued a message on the occasion.
In his message, the Chief Adviser said the interim government is fully committed to further developing and strengthening the country and delivering the full benefits of independence to the people.
He extended his sincere greetings and congratulations to all Bangladeshis living in the country and abroad.
bd-pratidin/GR
