The holy Shab-e-Barat was observed across the country on Wednesday night with due religious fervour.
Muslim devotees offered special prayers at mosques and homes and recited the holy Quran, seeking divine blessings for peace and happiness for themselves and for the Muslim Ummah.
They also visited the graveyards of their relatives and Muslim saints and distributed sweets and homemade foods among the poor, their neighbours, friends and relatives.
President Iajuddin Ahmed and Chief Adviser Fakhruddin Ahmed gave separate messages on the occasion.
The Islamic Foundation and other religious and socio-cultural organisations held Qurankhwani, milad and discussion meetings.
Bangladesh Television (BTV), Bangladesh Betar and private TV channels aired special programmes, highlighting the significance of the night.
Former prime minister Khaleda Zia and Acting Awami League President Zillur Rahman, in separate statements, greeted the countrymen as well as the Muslim Ummah on the occasion.
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