Ctg celebrating Independence and National Day today

Chittagong district administration and City Corporation together with various political, social and cultural organizations and educational institutions including Chittagong University chalked out elaborate programs to celebrate the Independence and National Day here today with much enthusiasm and patriotic zeal.

The day's programs will begin with the heralding of 31-gun salute at Chittagong District administration hill and placing of floral wreath at the city's Shaheed Minar at the zero hours.  The programs also include hoisting of national flag atop all government, semi-government, private and public buildings, institutions, reception to the FFs and screening of documentary films at different cinema halls and other open places.

A combined march-past of the Police, Ansar-VDP, Fire Service, BNCC, Scouts, Girls Guides, Jail guards and students of different educational institutions will be held at Parade ground  at Chawkbazar in the  morning.  Divisional Commissioner Ruhul Amain will take the salute from the march-past attending as chief guest. At noon, the valiant Freedom Fighters will be accorded reception at Chittagong circuit house.

Sports competition and discussion will be organized for the women at Shisu Academy premises in the afternoon.  At the district Shishu Academy, competition on arts, patriotic songs and poetry recitation has been arranged for the school and college students.

Improved diets will be served among the inmates of hospitals, Chittagong central jail, safe homes and orphans. Special prayers will be offered at the city's mosques after Zoh'r prayers and different other places of worships seeking divine blessings for peace and progress of the nation.

On the other hand, a discussion meeting on "Muktijuddah, Independence and possibility of using Digital technology to build prosperous Bangladesh", will be held at Shilphokola Academy with Deputy Commissioner Mohammad Shamsul Arefin in the Chair.

Besides, the entire city's important visiting spots and places like Chittagong University, Foy's Lake, Patenga Sea Beach, Central Zoo and Shishu Park will remain open for the visitors throughout the day. 

Chittagong Metropolitan and district police have taken foolproof security measures in the city and district to ensure smooth celebration of the national independence day on March 26, police sources said.

Check-posts will be set up at every entry and exit points for making the security foolproof. All entry and exit points of the port city are being monitored round-the-clock, the source added.

-BSS