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Independence Day

Independence Day is an annual celebration commemorating the anniversary of national independence. It is a red-letter day in the history of every nation. Our Independence Day is the 26th March. The day is celebrated with a lot of enthusiasm and fervor (CT) across the country every year. The day begins with a 31-gun shots salute. At dawn, the President and the Prime Minister on behalf of the nation place floral wreaths at the National Mausoleum at Savar. Then diplomats, political parties, social and cultural organizations and freedom fighters pay tribute to the martyrs. People from all walks of life also visit there in rallies and processions. Independence Day is commonly associated with parades, political speeches, fairs, concerts and various types of events celebrating the history and traditions of Bangladesh. TV and radio stations broadcast special programmes and patriotic songs to mark the day in a befitting manner. National dallies bring out special supplements in honor of the day. Different social and cultural organizations chalk out cultural functions throughout the day highlighting the heroic struggle & sacrifice in 1971. It is a public holiday. All schools, colleges, offices remain closed on this day. All major public buildings are decorated beautifully. The whole country takes a festive look on this day. Indeed, we celebrate the day with great festivities. The 26th March is not merely a date, it is a day of great victory, a victory of freedom over slavery.