Khulna:National Revolution and Solidarity Day 2026 was observed in Khulna today with due solemnity and respect. The national flag was hoisted atop government, semi-government, autonomous, and private buildings and institutions across the city.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, special prayers were offered at mosques after Zuhr prayers, and similar prayers were held at temples, churches, pagodas, and other places of worship, seeking peace, prosperity, and progress for the country and its people. Improved meals were served to inmates and residents of hospitals, prisons, old-age homes, orphanages, child centres, children's homes, juvenile correctional centres, Shanti Nibas, and institutions for vagrants.
Documentary films highlighting the significance of the day were screened in the evening. Educational institutions organized discussions and essay competitions for students on the day's significance. The Khulna district administration held a discussion meeting and cultural program at the auditorium of the District Shilpakala Academy, attended by families of martyred freedom fighters, wounded freedom fighters, and other freedom fighters.
Divisional Commissioner Md Abdullah Harun attended the program as the chief guest. Addressing the discussion, he remarked that ordinary soldiers and people united on November 7, 1975, to choose a leader capable of directing a nation facing uncertainty, an event now commemorated as National Revolution and Solidarity Day. He emphasized that the development of free thought and multiparty democracy in the country would not have been possible without the revolution, which began with a resolve to establish democracy, equality, human rights, and national sovereignty.
Khulna Deputy Commissioner Hoore Jannat chaired the meeting, while Superintendent of Police Sarker Omar Faruk and Khulna Metropolitan Police Deputy Commissioner (South) Md Rezaur Rahman addressed it as special guests. Eminent educationist and researcher Professor Md Abdul Mannan delivered the keynote speech. Freedom fighter Md Abu Jafar, Khulna district BNP Convener Md Moniruzzaman Montu, and JASAS Convener Kazi Jalil also spoke.
The chief guest later distributed prizes among students who won various competitions organized on the occasion. Local newspapers published special articles, literary supplements, and special supplements marking the day.