DHAKA, Dec 10, 2018 (BSS) – The government has taken elaborate programmes
to observe the Martyred Intellectuals Day on December 14.
Marking the day, President M Abdul Hamid will place wreath at the Martyred
Intellectuals Memorial at Mirpur at 7:05 am while Prime Minister Sheikh
Hasina will place wreath at 7:06 am, said an official release here today.
Bangladesh Television (BTV) and other private TV channels will live
telecast the wreath placing programme, the release said, adding that the
President and the Prime Minister will also issue separate messages on the
occasion of the day.
Led by Liberation War Affairs Minister AKM Mozammel Haque, martyred
intellectuals’ family members and freedom fighters will place wreaths at the
memorial at 7:22 am while people from all strata can pay their homage from
8:30 am on the day.
Besides, the martyred intellectuals’ family members and freedom fighters
led by Liberation War Affairs Minister will also place wreaths on the
memorial at Rayerbazar killing field in the capital at 8:30 am.
Bangladesh Betar, BTV and other TV channels will air special programmes,
highlighting the significance of the day.
Marking the day, discussions will be held at upazila and district levels
across the country.
Authorities have requested all not to use mikes and loudspeakers at the
programme venues for protecting the sanctity of the Martyred Intellectuals
Day.