Bangladesh to celebrate the birth centenary of Bangabandhu and the golden jubilee of independence

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‘This may be my last word to you. From today, Bangladesh is an independent country. 'The first two lines of the Declaration of Independence are mentioned in the Bangladesh Documents published by the Indian Ministry of External Affairs. This was the last message of Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman. He made the announcement after midnight on March 25, i.e. in the early hours of March 26. After the declaration of independence, the final victory was achieved through 9 months of bloody war.

Today is March 26, the great Independence and National Day. The whole nation will celebrate 50 years of independence today. The birth centenary of Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman has been added to the celebration of the golden jubilee day of independence. On the occasion of the golden jubilee of Bangladesh's independence, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina addressed the nation on Thursday night.
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Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is arriving in Dhaka this morning to attend the celebrations of Bangabandhu's birth centenary and the golden jubilee of independence. He will be received by Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina at the National Parade Square at 4.30 pm. Earlier, on the occasion of the golden jubilee of independence, the Prime Minister will release commemorative stamps, inaugural envelopes and seals issued by the Bangladesh Postal and Telecommunication Department at 11:30 am today.

The Corona epidemic has been going on in the country for a year. So all the state festivals have come to a standstill since last year. Many events of Bangabandhu's birth centenary were omitted last year. All the programs are being observed in accordance with the hygiene rules. The 10-day national program has started from March 16. Maldivian President Ibrahim Mohammed Salih, Sri Lankan Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa, Nepalese President Vidya Devi Bhandari and Bhutanese Prime Minister Lotte Shering have already joined the ceremony at the National Parade Square.
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According to the official information statement, the day will start with 50 rounds of artillery fire in the morning all over the country including Dhaka. As soon as the sun rises, wreaths will be laid at the Savar National Memorial to pay homage to the martyrs of the great liberation war. The national flag will be hoisted in all government, semi-government, autonomous and private buildings and in easily visible buildings in Dhaka city and important buildings and installations will be illuminated. The main roads and road islands of Dhaka and different cities of the country will be decorated with national flags and other flags.

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The National Memorial in Savar will be open to the public only from 8 am to 9 am and from 1 pm to 5 pm. Apart from this, government entertainment centers starting from children's parks and museums will be open to the public today. The Islamic Foundation has called for special prayers and munajat in all mosques of the country except Jumu'ah.
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Various political and socio-cultural organizations including Awami League will celebrate the golden jubilee of great independence through various programs. People of different classes and professions will pay homage to the portrait of Bangabandhu at Savar National Memorial and Bangabandhu Bhaban in Dhanmondi. President on the occasion of the day. Abdul Hamid and Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina have given separate statements. The message conveyed sincere greetings and congratulations to all Bangladeshis living in the country and abroad.

President. In his message, Abdul Hamid said that in order to institutionalize democracy, tolerance, human rights and rule of law must be consolidated. The National Parliament must be made the center of the hopes and aspirations of the people. For this, the government party as well as the opposition party has to play a constructive role.

In her message, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina said the Golden Jubilee of Independence and Mujib Year celebrations would be celebrated in accordance with the rules of hygiene by avoiding public gatherings in the event of a coronavirus epidemic. He further said, "In the last 12 years of relentless efforts, on the eve of the golden jubilee of independence, Bangladesh has achieved the final recommendation to move from a least developed country to a dignified developing country." It's a huge achievement for us. "

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Besides, Awami League will carry out various programs throughout the year. National and party flags will be hoisted at Bangabandhu Bhaban, central office and all offices of the organization across the country at sunrise today. After the President and the Prime Minister, the central leaders will pay their respects at the National Memorial. A delegation will pay homage at Bangabandhu's tomb at Tungipara. The Awami League has organized a discussion meeting at its central office on March 26. The Prime Minister will virtually join it.
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