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RAJSHAHI, March 26, 2026 (BSS) - The city corporation and district administration along with different political, socio-cultural organizations and educational institutions in Rajshahi today celebrated the 56th Independence and National Day-2026 in a befitting manner.

The colourful celebrations began with heralding 31-gun salute at police lines besides hoisting of national flags atop all the public and private buildings at dawn.

Floral wreaths were placed at different Shaheed Memorial Plaques and mausoleums in the city with the sunrise.

Particularly, wreaths were placed at the martyrs' monument on the premises of the Deputy Commissioner's office to pay homage to all the martyrs of the 1971 Liberation War. 

Land Minister Mizanur Rahman Minu, MP, placed wreaths there. Administrator of Rajshahi City 
Corporation Mahfuzur Rahman, Commissioner of Rajshahi Division Dr ANM Bazlur Rashid, Deputy Inspector General of Police Dr Muhammad Shahjahan, Commissioner of Rajshahi Metropolitan Police Dr Zillur Rahman and Deputy Commissioner of Rajshahi Afia Akhter, among others, accompanied him.

A programme of hoisting the national flag formally, gathering and march-past was held at Muktijuddho Smrity Stadium. 

Commissioner of Rajshahi division Dr ANM Bazlur Rashid hoisted the national flag and witnessed the march-past. 

A discussion was held at Shilpakala Academy auditorium. The valiant freedom fighters were accorded reception there.

Rajshahi Divisional Commissioner Dr Bazlur Rashid addressed the meeting as the chief guest while Deputy Inspector General of Police Muhammad Shahjahan, Commissioner of Rajshahi Metropolitan Police Dr Zillur Rahman and Superintendent of Police Naimul Haassan spoke as special guests with Deputy Commissioner of Rajshahi Afia Akhter in the chair.

Rajshahi City Corporation celebrated the Great Independence and National Day with due dignity and enthusiasm. On this occasion, Administrator of Rajshahi City Corporation, Mahfuzur Rahman Riton, paid deep tribute to the brave martyrs of the great war of liberation by placing a wreath at the Martyrs’ Memorial located in the premises of the Deputy Commissioner’s Office in the morning. 

Art competition, rendering patriotic songs and poetry recitation were also held for the school and college students on the occasion.

Improved diets were served to the inmates of hospitals, prison, safe homes, orphanage centres and students dormitories.

Special prayers were offered at the city's different mosques after Johr prayers and different other places of worship, seeking divine blessings for peace and progress of the nation.

Various educational institutions, including Rajshahi University, Rajshahi University of Engineering and Technology, Rajshahi Medical University, Rajshahi Education Board, Rajshahi Medical College, Rajshahi Krishi Unnayan Bank, Barind Multipurpose Development Authority and Bangladesh Silk Board also celebrated the day through separate programmes.

Besides, the city's important tourist spots and places like Rajshahi University Smrity Sangrahashala, Varendra Research Museum, Central Zoo and Shishu Park remained open for the visitors throughout the day.