Independence Day
(a) Which day is our independence day and our biggest
state festival? (b) How is the day celebrated? (c) How does the day begin? (d)
What is the history of the day? (e) Who take part in observing the day? (f) How
does the country look then?
26 March, our Independence Day, is the biggest state
festival. The day is celebrated every year in the country with great enthusiasm
and fervour. It is a national holiday. All offices, educational institutions,
shops and factories remain closed on this day. The day begins with 31 gunshots.
Early in the morning the President and the Prime Minister on behalf of the
nation place floral wreaths at the National Mausoleum at Savar. Then diplomats,
political parties, social and cultural organisations, and freedom fighters pay
homage to the martyrs. People from all walks of life also come there with
rallies and processions. There are several cultural programmes through out the
day highlighting the heroic struggle and sacrifice in 1971. The country also
witnesses a smartly dressed parade of defence forces, border guards, police,
ansars and the VDP (Village Defense Party) at the National Parade Ground near
the National Parliament. In Bangabandhu Stadium, school children, scouts and
girl guides take part in various displays to entertain thousands of spectators.
The educational institutions also organise their individual programmes. Sports
meets and tournaments are also organised on the day including the exciting boat
race in the river Buriganga. In the evening, all major public buildings are
illuminated with colourful lights. Bangla Academy, Bangladesh Shtlpakala
Academy and other socio-cultural organisations hold cultural functions. Similar
functions are also arranged in other places in the country.
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