Dhaka:The nation is gearing up to observe National Revolution and Solidarity Day tomorrow, marking the 51st anniversary of the pivotal events of November 7, 1975. President Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir and Prime Minister Tarique Rahman have issued separate messages on the eve of the occasion.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, the government has declared a public holiday and organized a comprehensive program to commemorate the day. The national flag will be displayed prominently on all government, semi-government, autonomous, private buildings, educational institutions, and Bangladesh missions globally. Major roads and intersections will be adorned with national flags.
The day's agenda includes district and upazila-level discussions, children's drawing contests, special broadcasts on state-run and private television and radio, and cultural events by the Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy. The Armed Forces will hold a vibrant display at the Army Stadium in Dhaka.
Special prayers will be offered at mosques, temples, churches, pagodas, and other places of worship for national peace and prosperity. Enhanced meals will be provided at hospitals, prisons, orphanages, and various social welfare facilities. City children's parks will offer free access throughout the day.
Educational institutions will host discussions and essay competitions, while the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting will release special articles and supplements in national newspapers. Documentaries will be shown in cinemas and mobile vans, and football matches will be held in district headquarters and upazilas.
A commemorative discussion will involve families of martyred and war-wounded freedom fighters, and the Bangladesh Cadet Corps will oversee a colorful display at the Army Stadium. Additionally, the Dhaka Elevated Expressway will be toll-free from 6 am to 12 noon.
The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) has launched a seven-day celebration from November 5 to 11. On November 7, the BNP will hoist national and party flags at 6 am, followed by wreath-laying ceremonies by Chairman and Prime Minister Tarique Rahman and party leaders at the graves of Shaheed President Ziaur Rahman and former Prime Minister Begum Khaleda Zia. A colorful rally will commence from the central office at 3 pm, with additional rallies scheduled nationwide.
Affiliated BNP groups will host meetings and activities throughout the week. The Jatiyatabadi Sramik Dal, Jubo Dal, Krishak Dal, and JASAS have organized various events, and the Jatiyatabadi Chhatra Dal will hold a photography exhibition and discussion at Dhaka University. Educational materials will be distributed by Olama Dal to orphan students.
The BNP has urged its members to ensure the success of these programs commemorating National Revolution and Solidarity Day.