DHAKA, March 24, 2025 (BSS) - The country is set to observe the Independence 
and National Day on Wednesday amid huge enthusiasm.

Various programmes have been taken at the national level to observe the day 
with due respect and solemnity, said a Liberation War Affairs Ministry 
release here today. 

The day will commence with a 31-gun salute at dawn across the country 
including the capital. 

On the day, President Mohammed Shahabuddin and Chief Adviser (CA) Dr Muhammad 
Yunus will place floral wreaths at the National Memorial in Savar early in 
the morning as a mark of profound respect to the memories of the martyrs.

Led by Liberation War Affairs Adviser Farooq-e-Azam, people from all walks of 
life, including families of Bir Shreshthas, war wounded freedom fighters, 
members of the diplomatic corps, leaders of different political parties, 
social, cultural and professional bodies will also place floral wreaths at 
the National Memorial in the morning of the day to show their respect to the 
martyred freedom fighters.

Additionally, floral wreaths will also be placed at the different district 
and upazila-level martyrs' memorials. 

The national flag will be hoisted atop all government, semi-government, 
autonomous and private buildings in all the divisions, districts and upazilas 
across the country at sunrise. Singing of the national anthem, and student 
assemblies and parades at divisional, district, and upazila levels will also 
be held on the occasion.

To mark the day, important buildings and establishments will be illuminated 
with colourful lights. Main streets and road islands in the capital and other 
cities across the country will be decorated with national flags and other 
colourful flags and festoons. 

The day is a public holiday.

President Mohammed Shahabuddin and Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus 
will issue separate messages to mark the day. Different national dailies will 
publish special supplements, articles and periodicals highlighting the 
significance of the day while electronic media will broadcast month-long 
special programmes based on the Liberation War.

Different social and cultural organisations including Bangladesh Shilpakala 
Academy, Bangla Academy, National Museum, Liberation War Museum, and 
Bangladesh Shishu Academy will organise Liberation War-based discussions, 
cultural events and drawing, essay writings and sports competitions for 
children and display Liberation War-related documentaries and film shows. 
Even, various types of games including football, T20 crickets and Kabadi will 
be organized at district and upazila levels.

Besides, reception will be hosted for valiant freedom fighters and family 
members of martyred at metropolitan city, district and upazila levels.

To mark the day, Bangladesh Postal Department will release commemorative 
postage stamps. Special prayers will be offered at different mosques and 
other worship places seeking eternal peace in the souls of martyrs of the 
Liberation War and peace, progress and prosperity of the country.
 
Improved diets will be served in hospitals, prisons cells, orphanages, old-
age homes, vagabond organizes, children day care centers and other similar 
institutions across the country.

On the day, all children's parks and museums will be kept open for all 
without tickets across the country.

Bangladesh Navy and Coast Guard will keep their ships at BIWTA terminals in 
Chattorgram, Khulna, Mongla Port, Payra port, Sadarghat in Dhaka, Pagla in 
Narayanganj, Barishal and Chandpur open for all to visit on the occasion of 
Independence Day on March 26. 

People can visit the ships from 09:00am to 2:00pm on the day.

Similar programmes will be taken at district and upazila levels as well as 
Bangladesh missions abroad highlighting the significance of the day.