Independence Day celebrated in Ctg

Independence and National Day-2022 was celebrated in the port city as elsewhere in the district today in a befitting manner. Local administration, different political parties and its associated bodies, educational institutions, professional and trade bodies and socio-cultural organisations observed the day through elaborate programmes marking the Independence and National Day. The district administration chalked out elaborate programmes to observe the day amidst much enthusiasm and festivity in the district and renewed pledges to move the country forward side by side upholding the spirit of the Liberation War.

The day’s programmes began of heralding 31-gun salutes on the premises of the court building at 12:01 am followed by playing of whistles simultaneously from steamers and vessels of the port to mark of profound respect to the heroic struggle of this nation. The programmes included placing of wreaths at Shaheed Minar, hoisting national flag atop all of the government, semi-government, private and public buildings, educational and other institutions and organisations with the rises of sun while all streets and important city intersections are decorated with national and multi-coloured miniature flags and festoons.

The day was observed holding discussions, lighting of candle in memory of the martyred freedom fighters, playing of recorded historic speech of Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman on the March 7, 1971, bringing out processions and holding cultural functions, march pasts and physical displays and reception to freedom fighters.

Important buildings and establishments as well as city streets and islands have been illuminated with colourful lights. The Martyrs’ Memorial temporarily set up Shahid Minar at Municipal Model High school playground has become the main venue of the celebration of the day. Chattogram City Corporation (CCC) has also taken up similar programmes including placing wreath at Shaheed Minar, arranging colorful function at Chattogram college Parade ground with the participation of the thousand students of its different educational institutions. City Mayor M Reazaul Karim Chowdhury first placed wreaths at Shaheed Minar in the city.

Chattogram Awami League (AL) led by its General Secretary AJM Nasir Uddin, Divisional Commissioner of Chattogram Asharf Uddin, Chattogram Metropolitan Police (CMP), Commissioner Tanvir Saleh, Deputy Inspector General (DIG), Chattogram range, Anwar Hossain, Deputy Commissioner of Chattogram Mohammad Mominur Rahmann, Superintendent of District Police, Chattogram Mohanagar Muktijoddah Sangsad Mozaffar Ahmed , Chairman of Chattogram Development Authority (CDA) Jahirul Alam Dobas, President of Chattogram North district MA Salam, Chattogram Press Club, Chattogram Union of Journalists, different socio-cultural and educational institutions and individuals also placed wreaths at the Municipal Model High school filed Shaheed Minar.

Vice-Chancellor of Chattogram University (CU) Professor Shrine Akter along with teachers, officers and employees of CU also placed wreaths at CU central Shaheed Minar this morning. On the occasion, special prayers were offered at mosques, temples, churches and other places of worship seeking peace and progress of the country. A combined march past by police, Ansar, VDP personnel, Fire Service, BNCC, Girl Guide, Scouts and children and juveniles from different educational institutions was held at the M A Aziz Stadium in the city maintaining health rules.