DHAKA, Feb 19, 2019 (BSS) – Bangladesh Awami League (AL) has chalked out an
elaborate programme in observance of Language Martyrs and International
Mother Language Day on Thursday with due respect.
The ruling party leaders will place wreath at the Central Shaheed Minar
immediately after placing of wreaths by the President and the Prime Minister
at one minute past zero hour on Thursday, said an AL press release today.
The AL will start the day’s programmes at 6:30 in the morning by lowering
the party and the national flag at half-mast at Bangabandhu Bhaban at
Dhanmondi 32 and at all the branch offices of the party. Black flag will be
hoisted at Bangabandhu Bhaban at Dhanmondi 32 and all the branch offices of
the party.
Leaders and activists of different units of AL will wear badges at 7am,
bring out processions with barefoot and pay tribute at the graves of martyrs
at Azimpur graveyard before placing wreaths at the Central Shaheed Minar.
As part of the programmes, AL will hold a discussion at the Krishibid
Institution Auditorium on February 22 at 3pm. AL President and Prime Minister
Sheikh Hasina will preside over the discussion while noted intellectuals and
national leaders will speak at the programme.
AL General Secretary Obaidul Quader has urged party leaders, members and
activists to observe the day in a befitting manner.