Independence, National Day observed in Jashore

NARAYANGANJ: Md Anisul Islam, Assistant Commissioner(land), Siddhirganj Revenue Circle receiving a crest from Rabbi Miah, DC, Narayanganj and Md Harun-ur- Rashid, SP, Narayangnaj at a programme marking the Independence and National Day on Tuesday.
NARAYANGANJ: Md Anisul Islam, Assistant Commissioner(land), Siddhirganj Revenue Circle receiving a crest from Rabbi Miah, DC, Narayanganj and Md Harun-ur- Rashid, SP, Narayangnaj at a programme marking the Independence and National Day on Tuesday.
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Jashore Correspondent :
Elaborated programmes were chalked out marking the independence and national day in Jashore.The day’s programme includes placing wreath at the martyred memorial monument at Manihar Cinema Hall area in the town, colourful display presented by students of different educational institutions, discussions, sports competitions and cultural programmes.
Professor Abdul Alim, chairman, Jashore education board, Abdul Awal, deputy commissioner, Jashore, Mainul Haque, superintendent of police, Jahid Hasan Tukun, president, Jashore Press Club, Ahsan Kabir, general secretary and many other organisations and individuals placed wreath.
BSS from Rajshahi reports: The Independence and National Day was observed in the city and its adjacent areas amid enthusiasm, fanfare and festive mood on Tuesday.
Rajshahi City Corporation (RCC), divisional and district administrations along with various political, social and cultural organisations and educational institutions including Rajshahi University, Rajshahi University of Engineering and Technology and Rajshahi Medical College celebrated the day through elaborate programmes.
The day’s programmes began with heralding of 31 gun salutes at Police Lines and placing wreaths at the altar of the city’s Shaheed Minars.
Local unit of Bangladesh Awami League and its front organisations brought out a large jubilant procession in the city and paraded the city streets marking the day.
RCC Mayor AHM Khairuzzaman Liton paid rich tributes to the martyrs by placing wreaths at Bhuban Mohan Park Shaheed Minar and Rajshahi College Shaheed Minar followed by scores of political and professional leaders and many others. Commissioner of Rajshahi division Noor-Ur-Rahman, Deputy Commissioner SM Abdul Kader and other administrative officials placed wreaths at Collectorate Shaheed Minar. DIG of Rajshahi Police Khurshid Hossain, Commissioner of RMP AKM Hafiz Akhter and SP of Rajshahi Md Shahidullah placed wreaths at Police Line Shaheed Minar.
VC of Rajshahi University Prof Abdus Sobhan and Pro-VCs Prof Ananda Kumar Shaha and Prof Chowdhury Jakaria accompanied by teachers, students and officers and staff of the university placed wreaths at RU Shaheed Minar paying rich tributes to the martyrs.
The day’s programmes also included hoisting of national flag atop all government, semi-government, private and public buildings, educational and other institutions, amusement rally, friendly cricket and football tournaments, reception to the Freedom Fighters (FFs) and screening of documentary films at different cinema halls and other open places.
A combined march-past by the members of police, Ansar-VDP, fire service, BNCC, scouts, girl guides, jail guards and students of different educational institutions and physical display attracted people at district stadium in the morning. Commissioner of Rajshahi division Noor-Ur-Rahman hoisted national flag and took salute of the march-past and witnessed the physical display accompanied by other high officials concerned.
Competition on arts, rendering patriotic songs and poetry recitation were also arranged for students of schools and colleges at the district Shishu Academy aimed at highlighting the significance of the day before the new generation.
Improved diets were served among the inmates of hospitals, jails, safe homes, orphanages. Besides, the city’s important visiting spots and amusement places like Rajshahi University Smrity Sangrahashala, Varendra Research Museum, Central Zoo and Shishu Park remain open for the visitors throughout the day.
BSS from Jamalpur adds: People of the district observed the Independence and National Day-2019 in a befitting manner on Tuesday.
Marking the day, district administration, freedom fighters, political parties, educational institutes and various cultural and social organizations chalked out special programmes.
The day’s programme began with 31 gun salutes at the Muktijoddha Sangsad premises in the town at one minute past of 12 mid-night. National Flags were hoisted atop all government, semi-government, autonomous, non-government and private buildings.
Government officials and general people paid rich tributes to the Liberation War martyrs by placing wreaths at the memorial in the town. At first, local lawmaker Engineer Mozaffar Hossain, MP, placed floral wreath at the memorial.
Later, District Police Administration, Zila Parishad, freedom fighters, Jamalpur Press Club, political parties, Civil Surgeon Office, district Chamber of Commerce and Industries, educational institutes, Power Development Board, various workers associations and social and cultural organizations paid their tributes.

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