Preparations afoot to celebrate Independence Day in Rajshahi . The city corporation and district administration along with different political, socio-cultural organizations and educational institutions chalked out elaborate programmes to celebrate the Independence and National Day 2023 here tomorrow with much enthusiasm and patriotic zeal.
The day’s programmes will begin with heralding of 31 gun salutes at Police Line and placing floral wreaths at the altar of the city’s Shaheed Miner with sun rising. The programmes also include hoisting of national flag atop all government, semi-government, private and public buildings, institutions, reception to the Freedom Fighters (FFs) and screening of documentary films at different cinema halls and other open places.
Preparations afoot to celebrate Independence Day in Rajshahi
A combined march-past of the police, ansar-VDP, fire service, BNCC, scouts, girl guides, jail guards and students of different educational institutions will be held at district stadium in the morning.
The Divisional Commissioner will hoist the national flag and witness the spectacular march-past and physical display. At noon, the valiant freedom fighters will be accorded reception at Shilpakala Academy conference hall.
Sports and discussion will be organized for the women on Riverview Collectorate School ground in the afternoon. Art competitions, rendering patriotic songs and poetry recitation will also be held for the school and college students on the occasion. Improved diets will be served to the inmates of hospitals, prison, safe homes and orphanage centres.
Special prayers will be arranged at the city’s mosques after zuhr prayers and different other places of worship, seeking divine blessings for peace and progress of the nation. In the afternoon, friendly football matches between different teams will be held at district stadium marking the day.
Besides, the city’s important tourist spots and places like Rajshahi University Smrity Sangrahashala, Varendra Research Museum, Central Zoo and Shishu Park will remain open for the visitors throughout the day.