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At the cultural function part, the audio-visual, based on the theme
‘Vengechho Duar Esechho Jotirmoy’, has covered various chapters of the
struggling life of the Father of the Nation. The other programmes at the
inaugural session included performing song with musical instruments, a
symbolic letter sacrifice to Bangabandhu, a video titled ‘Looking back on
Mujib’s centenary activities’, a special performance led by renowned Indian
dancer Mamata Shankar.
Jatiya Sangsad Speaker Dr Shirin Sahrmin Chaudhury, Chief Justice Syed
Mahmud Hossain, cabinet ministers, parliament members, foreign diplomats and
other dignitaries were present at the opening function.
The events will be held till March 26 with the main theme of the 10-day
event ‘Mujib Chirantan’ while each day will be celebrated with separate
themes.
‘Vengechho Duar Esechho Jotirmoy’ is the theme of March 17, ‘Mohakaler
Torjoni’ for March 18, ‘Jotokal Robe Padma Jamuna’ for March 19, ‘Tarunner
Alokshikha’ for March 20, ‘Dhongsostupe Jiboner Gan’ for March 21, ‘Banglar
Mati, Amar Mati’ for March 22, ‘Nari Mukti, Sammo o Swadhinata’ for March 23,
Santi, Mukti o Manobotar Agrodoot’ for March 24 events, ‘Gonohottar Kalratri
o Aloker Avijatra’ for March 25 and ‘Swadhinatar Panchash Bochhor o Agrogotir
Subornorekha’ for March 26.
Five hundred guests from home and abroad were invited to join each day’s
functions at the Parade Ground on March 17, 19, 22, 24 and 26 following the
health guidelines due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Major streets and key points across the country have been illuminated with
colourful lights as part of the festival while the television channels
including the state-run BTV would air the 10-day programmes live on March 17,
March 18, 20, 21, 23 and 25, alongside their streaming online and social
media in view of the current situation of Covid-19.
President Abdul Hamid will be present on March 17, 22 and 26 and Prime
Minister Sheikh Hasina will be present on March 17, 19, 22, 24 and 26
programmes at the Parade Ground.
The events will be held from 4.30pm to 8pm on March 17, 19, 22, 24 and 26
and the programmes of other days will be held from 5.15 pm to 8pm.
The heads of the state and the government of different countries will be
present in person at the events as guests of honour.
Sri Lankan Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa is set to attend the function
on March 19, the event as guest of honour, while Nepalese President Bidhya
Devi Bhandari will be present on March 22.
Bhutanese Prime Minister Dr Lotay Tshering will be present at the National
Parade Ground on March 24, while Pope Francis will deliver his welcome
address virtually.
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will attend the closing day of the 10-
day event on March 26 and deliver his speech.
Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen will deliver his welcome speech on March
18, while OIC Secretary General Dr Yousef bin Ahmed Al-Othaimeen will deliver
a speech on March 20, and South Korean Prime Minister Chung Sye-kyun and
Bangladesh’ Japanese friend Takasi Hawakawa’s son Osamu Hawakawa on March 25.
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