JAMALPUR, March 26, 2019 (BSS)- People of the district are observing the
Independence and National Day-2019 here today in a befitting manner.
Marking the day, district administration, freedom fighters, political
parties, educational institutes and various cultural and social organisations
chalked out special programmes.
The day’s programme began with 31 gun salutes at the Muktijoddha Sangsad
premises in the town at one minute past of 12 mid-night. National Flags were
hoisted atop all government, semi-government, autonomous, non-government and
private buildings.
Government officials and general people paid rich tributes to the
Liberation War martyrs by placing wreaths at the memorial in the town. At
first, local lawmaker Engineer Mozaffar Hossain, MP, placed floral wreath at
the memorial.
Later, District Police Administration, Zila Parishad, freedom fighters,
Jamalpur Press Club, political parties, Civil Surgeon Office, district
Chamber of Commerce and Industries, educational institutes, Power Development
Board, various workers associations and social and cultural organisations
paid their tributes.
A march past was held at Jamalpur Zila School ground this morning.
Besides, District administration also honoured the freedom fighters in the
district. Special prayers are being offered at mosques and temples and
special foods were distributed to the inmates of orphanages, jail and
hospitals. Different games and sports were also held at the stadium to mark
the day.