The government has taken elaborate programmes to celebrate the 49th Independence and National Day on March 26 with a fresh vow to uphold the spirit of the Liberation War. On this auspicious occasion, glowing tributes will be paid to the martyrs and veterans of the War of Liberation.
President Md Abdul Hamid and Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina will place wreaths at National Memorial, Savar, in the early morning as a mark of profound respect to the memories of the martyrs. Later in the day, the families of Bir Shreshthas, war-wounded freedom fighters, members of the diplomatic corps, leaders of different political parties, social, cultural and professional bodies and people from all walks of life will place wreaths at the National Memorial. On the eve of the Independence Day, President Md Abdul Hamid and Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina will issue separate messages, calling upon the nation to uphold the spirit of the War of Liberation to fulfill the dreams of the valiant freedom fighters, who embraced martyrdom for the cause of their beloved motherland. The day is a public holiday. The national flag will fly atop all government and private buildings while all streets and important city intersections will be tastefully decorated with national and multi-coloured miniature flags and festoons. Important buildings and establishments as well as city streets and islands will be illuminated with colourful lights. Eminent singers will sing patriotic songs on mobile trucks in the city, arranged by Mass Communication Department.
National dailies will bring out special supplements while Bangladesh Betar, Bangladesh Television, private radio stations and television channels will air special programmes highlighting the significance of the day.
