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Download PDF The Armed Forces Day will be observed today with due solemnity and enthusiasm to mark the counter-offensive against the Pakistani occupation army during the Bangladesh Liberation War.
On this day in 1971, Bangladesh Armed Forces comprising army, navy and air force came into being and launched an all-out attack on the occupation forces.
President and Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces Iajuddin Ahmed and Chief Adviser Fakhruddin Ahmed gave separate messages on the occasion.
In his message, the president said armed forces are symbol of dignity in national life. “The nation remembers the contribution of the armed forces personnel to the Liberation War with deep gratitude.”
He prayed for salvation of the departed souls of those who laid down their lives for the country’s independence and sovereignty and also conveyed his sympathy to the injured freedom fighters and the families of the martyred soldiers
The chief adviser in his message paid tribute to the martyrs, conveyed sympathy to the injured freedom fighters and the family members of the martyred soldiers.
The president and the chief adviser also prayed for salvation of the departed souls of the armed forces personnel who laid down their lives during discharging their duties in UN peacekeeping mission abroad.
The day’s programme will begin with the offering of Munajat (special prayer) after the Fazr prayers at all mosques at army garrisons, naval bases and establishments as well as air force bases throughout the country seeking divine blessings for the well-being and prosperity of the nation and development and progress of the armed forces.
In Dhaka, President Iajuddin Ahmed, will place wreath at Shikha Anirban (the Eternal Flame) at Dhaka Cantonment in the morning to pay his homage to the members of the armed forces who had embraced martyrdom in the War of Liberation.
Chief of Army Staff General Moeen U Ahmed, Chief of Naval Staff Vice-Admiral Sarwar Jahan Nizam and Chief of Air Staff Air Marshal SM Ziaur Rahman will also place wreaths at Shikha Anirban on behalf of their respective services.
The chiefs of the three services will pay courtesy call on the president at the Armed Forces Division at Dhaka Cantonment.
President Ahmed will also host a reception and meet the family members of the Bir Shresthos and other gallantry award-winning freedom fighters at the Armed Forces Division.
Army, navy and air force headquarters will also accord receptions to the members of the shaheed families, award- winning and retired freedom fighters of their respective services.
Meanwhile, programmes have been chalked out to observe the day at all army garrisons, naval ships and establishments and air force bases throughout the country.
Bangladesh Television (BTV) and private TV channel will air special programme highlighting the significance of the day. Bangladesh Betar will also broadcast a special “Durbar” programme at 7:30 pm today.
The national dailies will bring out special supplements in observance of the day.
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