National Mourning Day programme in Faridpur

FARIDPUR, Aug 11(BSS)-An elaborate programme has been drawn up to observe the National Mourning Day on August 15 marking the 36th anniversary of martyrdom of the Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman with due respect and solemnity.

The day's programme will begin with hoisting of national flag at half-mast atop all private and public buildings along with black flag reflecting the sign of grief.

Wreaths will be placed at the portrait of Bangabandhu kept at Ambica Memorial Hall. A mourning procession will be brought in the town on the occasion.

Besides, a centrally arranged Milad and Doa-Mahfil will be held on the office premises of deputy commissioner of Faridpur. Another special prayer will be held at local Ramkrishna Mission Asram.

A discussion on the life and contribution of Bangabandhu in the emergence of independent Bangladesh will be held at local Kabi Jasimuddin Hall in the afternoon followed by a Doa and Iftar Mahfil.

Labour, Employment and Expatriates Welfare Minister Engineer Khondoker Mosharraf Hossain will be the chief guest at the meeting.

District Information office will screen documentary films on
Bangabandhu at different places of the district town.

Faridpur chapter of Bangladesh Shishu Academy will hold essay, art and painting competitions, recitations, Hamd and Naat- e-Rasul competitions for the children in DC's conference room on August 14 on the occasion.

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