Programmes drawn to observe Ekushey in Gaibandha

GAIBANDHA, Feb 4 (BSS): District and upazila administrations have drawn up the elaborate programmes to observe the Shaheed Dibash and International Mother Language Day on February 21 in a befitting manner and with due respect.
Office sources said to observe the day a preparatory meeting was held in the conference room of deputy commissioner (DC) here on Tuesday noon with DC M. Ehsan-E-Elahi in the chair.
Government officials, freedom fighters, heads of the educational institutions, professionals, sociocultural activists, political leaders and eminent citizens including the journalists of print and electronic media attended the meeting.
The programmes include placing floral wreaths at the local Shaheed Minar of the poura park and other Shaheed Minars in the upazila towns at zero hour on February 21, hoisting of national flag at half mast atop all the government, semi government, private and commercial buildings and all academic institutions.
The programmes also include offering of special prayers at the places of worship, holding of discussion meeting, cultural functions, art and essay writing competitions and distributing prizes among the winners.
Disclosing the events of the programme, DC M. Ehsan-E-Elahi in his speech said the significance of Ekushey February is immense for enriching our national life and it has brought international glory for the country through receiving the recognition of the International Mother Language Day.