Khulna district administration has chalked out programmes to celebrate the 51st anniversary of the Bengalis’ glorious victory over the Pakistani occupation forces on December 16 with a pledge to establish a non-communal prosperous and developed Bangladesh with the spirit of Liberation War.
The programmes have been taken at a preparedness meeting today held at the conference room of deputy commissioner with DC Md Moniruzzaman Talukder in the chair.
Elites, officials, educationists, journalists, political and cultural activists of the city attended the meeting.
The programmes of the day will begin with 31-gun salute to be held at Metropolitan Police Lines at Boyra in the city. Other programmes include hoisting of the national flag atop all public and private buildings, placing wreaths at Gallamari Martyred Memorial in the city. Khulna Shishu Academy will organize an art and painting competition for children on the occasion.
Sports competition for women will held at Pioneer Secondary Girls School while display of rare pictures on Liberation War and books will be held at Umesh Chandra Public Library.
A discussion meeting will be held at Shaheed Hadis Park followed by a cultural programme. A reception programme to the freedom fighters and children of Shaheed freedom fighters will be held at the conference room of the deputy commissioner.
Special prayers will be offered at mosques, temples, churches and other religious institutions, seeking divine blessings for peace and progress of the country.
Improved diet will be served at all hospitals, orphanage centers and jails to mark the day.
State-run Khulna Betar will broadcast special programmes while the local newspapers will bring out special supplements highlighting the importance of the day.
A discussion meeting on life of Bir Shreshtha Ruhul Amin will held in Rupsha Ghat area on December 17. Additional deputy commissioner (ADC) Md Sadikur Rahman Khan, Additional Police Super Md hafizur Rahman, Freedom fighter Alamgir Kabir, among others, addressed the meeting.
