RAJSHAHI, March 25, 2023 (BSS) - The city corporation and district
administration along with different political, socio-cultural organizations
and educational institutions chalked out elaborate programmes to celebrate
the Independence and National Day 2023 here tomorrow with much enthusiasm and
patriotic zeal.
 
The day's programmes will begin with heralding of 31 gun salutes at Police
Line and placing floral wreaths at the altar of the city's Shaheed Miner with
sun rising.
 
The programmes also include hoisting of national flag atop all government,
semi-government, private and public buildings, institutions, reception to the
Freedom Fighters (FFs) and screening of documentary films at different cinema
halls and other open places.
 
A combined march-past of the police, ansar-VDP, fire service, BNCC, scouts,
girl guides, jail guards and students of different educational institutions
will be held at district stadium in the morning.
 
The Divisional Commissioner will hoist the national flag and witness the
spectacular march-past and physical display.
 
At noon, the valiant freedom fighters will be accorded reception at
Shilpakala Academy conference hall.
 
Sports and discussion will be organized for the women on Riverview
Collectorate School ground in the afternoon.
 
Art competitions, rendering patriotic songs and poetry recitation will also
be held for the school and college students on the occasion.
 
Improved diets will be served to the inmates of hospitals, prison, safe homes
and orphanage centres.
 
Special prayers will be arranged at the city's mosques after zuhr prayers and
different other places of worship, seeking divine blessings for peace and
progress of the nation.
 
In the afternoon, friendly football matches between different teams will be
held at district stadium marking the day.
 
Besides, the city's important tourist spots and places like Rajshahi
University Smrity Sangrahashala, Varendra Research Museum, Central Zoo and
Shishu Park will remain open for the visitors throughout the day.