KHULNA, March 26, 2024 (BSS) - Different organisations, including Khulna district administration, today celebrated the 54th Independence and National Day pledging to establish a non-communal prosperous and developed Bangladesh with the spirit of Liberation War.
 
The district administration took elaborate programmes marking the day.

The day began with heralding of a 31-gun salute at dawn on the Khulna Metropolitan Police Line premises.
 
Marking the day, national flags were hoisted atop all public and private buildings at dawn and floral wreaths were placed by the people of all walks of life at the Gallyamary Martyrdom Memorial here.
 
Khulna City and District Muktijoddha (Freedom Fighters) Command Council, Khulna City Corporation (KCC) Talukder Abdul Khaleque, Khulna Divisional Commissioner Md Helal Mahmud Sharif, Khulna Police Commissioner Md Mozammel Haque, Khulna Range DIG of Police Enamul Haque, Khulna District Administration, Zila Parishad, City and district units of Awami League, educational institutions and socio-cultural organisations placed
wreaths at the memorial at dawn.
 
Khulna Divisional Commissioner Md Helal Mahmud Sharif hoisted the national flag at the district stadium. A colourful parade was held by the different government organisations including Freedom Fighters, Police, Anser, VDP, BNCC, Fire Service and Civil Defense, Bangladesh Scout, Rover Scout and Girls Guide.
 
Later, children gathering, prize distribution and cultural functions were held on the occasion.
 
Different educational institutions including Khulna University (KU), Khulna University and Engineering Technology (KUET), Khulna Agriculture University, organised different programmes marking the Independence Day.
 
Liberation War based documentaries and movies were screened at different cinema halls and open places while rare photography and books based on the Liberation War were exhibited at Umesh Chandra Public Library.
 
Special prayers were offered at mosques, temples, churches and other religious institutions seeking divine blessings for peace and progress of the country.
 
Improved diet has been served at all hospitals, orphanage centers and jail marking the day.
 
Marking the day, a discussion meeting on life sketch of Bangabandhu and reception programme for Freedom Fighters and members of Shaheed families was held at the Shilpakala Academy.
 
State-run Khulna Betar broadcasted special programmes while the local newspapers brought out special supplements on the occasion.
 
Khulna Divisional Information Office screened a documentary film show on the life of Bangabandhu and the Liberation War at the city's Shaheed Hadis Park and city's important places.
 
Divisional Museum and Genocide Museum were open for all from dawn to dusk today.
 
A naval ship was open for all until evening at BIWTA Rocket Ghat at the bank of the river Bhairab.
 
Meanwhile, Khulna City and District Awami League organised different programmes marking the day. The programmes include hoisting of national flag atop of party office, placing wreath at the Gallyamari monument, discussion meeting and doa mahfil at the party office.
 
City Awami League President Talukder Abdul Khaleque presided over the discussion.
 
Besides, the district unit Awami League also organised a discussion meeting with its President Sheikh Harun-ur-Rashid in the chair.