Rajshahi people take elaborate programmes

Elaborate programmes have been taken to observe the National Mourning Day and 47th martyrdom anniversary of Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman with due respect and honour in Rajshahi today.

The day will be observed with a vow to materialize the dreams of the Father of the Nation to build a “Sonar Bangla” and to bring back all the fugitive convicted killers of Bangabandhu to be executed.

Various government and non-government organisations including district administration, Rajshahi City Corporation (RCC), political parties, socio-cultural organisations and educational institutions chalked out elaborate programmes to observe the day.

The day’s programmes will begin with hoisting of the national flag and black flag at half-mast, placing wreaths at the portrait of Bangabandhu and four national leaders, offering special prayers and discussion meetings.

The RCC has set to pay homage to Bangabandhu through placing wreaths at his portrait on the city bhaban premises at about 10 am and will organise daylong programmes.

The district administration will stage a discussion meeting on “Bangabandhu and Bangladesh” at Shilpakala Academy auditorium to mark the day.

Prior to this, the district administration will pay rich tribute to Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman by placing wreaths at his portrait in city.

Besides, discussion meetings on the life and works of Bangabandhu will be arranged at all schools, colleges, madrasah and special milad mehfils and prayers will be offered at all religious institutions.

Local units of Bangladesh Awami League (AL) and its associate bodies will hoist the party flag at half-mast at its offices in the morning.

Different organisations including Sammilita Sangskritik Jote, district unit of Bangabandhu Parishad, Bangabandhu Prokoushali Parishad, Bangabandhu RUET Parishad and Ila Mitra Sangskritik Sangha will place wreaths at the portrait of Father of the Nation in city’s Bangabandhu Chattar.