The Ministry of Liberation War Affairs will observe a one-minute symbolic 'blackout' from 10.30pm to 10.31pm on March 25 nationwide to mark Genocide Day on March 25.
On the occasion, President Md Abdul Hamid and Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina will issue separate messages highlighting the importance of Genocide Day, read a press release on Thursday.
Newspapers will also publish special supplements on the genocide committed by the occupation of Pakistani forces on the night of March 25, 1971.
The liberation war ministry will organise cultural programmes, including ‘Geeti Natya’ (musical drama) based on genocide and Liberation War across the country.
Besides, discussions will be held at all educational institutions, including madrasahs, where heroic freedom fighters and noted personalities will share their memories with students.
A discussion meeting will be held at the Liberation War Museum at 9.30am.
Rare photos and documentaries on mass killings will be exhibited on the premises of all the city corporations, including Dhaka.
Special munazat will be offered at mosques after Zohr prayers and other places of worship will hold separate programmes seeking eternal peace for martyrs who were killed on March 25, 1971.
Similar programmes will be organised at the district and upazila levels and Bangladesh missions abroad.
