An elaborate programme has been taken at the national level to observe the historic Mujibnagar Day on April 17 commemorating the oath-taking of the country’s first government.
On this day in 1971, Mujibnagar, formerly known as Baidyanathtala, in Meherpur district witnessed the ceremonial formation of the provisional government of Bangladesh that led the Liberation War.
The programme will begin with hoisting of the national flag at dawn atop Liberation War Memorial Monument at Mujibnagar, said a Liberation War Affairs Ministry press release here on Monday.
The other events of the day will include placing of wreaths at the memorial monument by ministers, different dignitaries and political leaders at 9am, followed by guard of honour and parade by freedom fighters, police, Ansar-VD, BNCC, Scout and school students.
A discussion will be held at the Sheikh Hasina Mancha at Mujibnagar at 10.45am. Cabinet members, members of parliament, noted personalities and political leaders will join the discussion.
A cultural function will be held at 5pm on the memorial monument premises.
On the eve of the day, President M Abdul Hamid and Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina will issue separate messages highlighting significance of the day.
Televisions and radios will air special programmes and newspapers will publish special supplements on the occasion.
Different social and cultural organizations and educational institutions will also organize different programmes to mark the day.
In observance of the day, important buildings, structures and main road islands in the capital city, Meherpur district and Mujibnagar Upazila will be illuminated.
The day also will be observed at the district and upazila levels and at Bangladesh missions abroad.
On April 17, 48 years back, the tiny mango grove-covered village in Baidyanathtala witnessed the ceremonial formation of the provisional government of Bangladesh and millions of freedom loving people listened to the announcement of the formation of the government over radio.
