Independence Day programme chalked out in Faridpur

FARIDPUR, Mar 22 (BSS): The 44th Independence and National Day will be observed in this district in a befitting manner on March 26.

An elaborate programme to celebrate the great event has been chalked out at a recent meeting in the conference room of the deputy commissioner (DC) here. DC Abu Hena Morshed Zaman chaired the meeting.

The day's programme will begin with 31-gun salute at Police Line before dawn followed by hoisting of national flag atop all public and private buildings.

People of all walks of life will pay tributes to martyred freedom fighters of the liberation war by placing wreaths at the independence plaque in Goalchamat area of the town.

An independence rally will parade the town streets from Goalchamat to Sk. Jamal stadium. The participants of the rally will pay tributes to the martyred freedom fighters and prayed for salvation of the departed souls at the local stadium.

A rally and march past by Police, Ansar, VDP, BNCC, Scout and students of educational institutions will be held at the stadium where the DC will take salute after hoisting the national flag ceremonially.

The programme of singing National Anthem in chorus by nearly 5000 will held at the stadium at 11a.m.

A reception will be accorded to the families of valiant freedom fighters and martyred freedom fighters of the district at Kabi Jasimuddin Hall.

Special prayers will be held at all mosques, temples and churches for peace and prosperity of the country. Improved diets will be served to the inmates of jail, hospitals and orphanages of the district.