26 March, our Independence Day, is celebrated every year in the country with great enthusiasm and fervor. It is a national holiday. All offices, educational institutions, shops, and factories remain closed on this day. The day begins with 31 gunshots. Early in the morning the president and the Prime Minister on behalf of the National Memorial at Saver.
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Then diplomats, Political parties, social and cultural organization, and freedom fighters pay homage to the martyrs. People from all walks of life also come there with rallies and processions. There are several cultural programmes throughout the day highlighting the heroic struggle and sacrifice in 1971. The country also witness a smartly dressed parade a smartly dressed parade of defense forces and the VDP (Village Defense Party) at the national parade Ground near at national parliament. In Bangabandhu Stadium. School children, scouts and girl guides take part in various displays to entertain thousands of spectators.
The educational institutions also organize their individual programmes. Sports meets and tournaments are also praised on the day including the exciting boat race in the river Buriganga. In the evening, all major public buildings are illuminated with colorful lights. Bangla Academy and other socio-cultural organizations hold cultural functions. Similar functions are also arranged in other places in the country.
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