Rangpur to celebrate Independence Day
District administrations and various socio-cultural and political organisations have chalked out an elaborate programme to celebrate the country’s Independence and National Day-2026 in a befitting manner.
District administration, Rangpur City Corporation (RpCC), district BNP and its affiliated bodies, educational institutions, socio-cultural and professional organisations have completed preparations to celebrate the day in a colourful manner.
This time, the celebration of Independence and National Day-2026 in a completely democratic environment, carries a special significance as jubilant people from all walks of life are preparing to participate in this day-long celebration.
The celebration begins with 31 gun salutes at the Rangpur Police Lines ground at the zero hours on March 26.
With the sunrise, the national flag will be hoisted atop all government, semi-government, private buildings, educational institutions and other establishments.
Floral wreaths will be placed at the ‘Shaheed Muktijoddha Smritistambha’ in the city’s Collectorate Surovi Uddyan with the sunrise.
Divisional Commissioner, RpCC Administrator, Deputy Inspector General for Rangpur Range Police, Rangpur Metropolitan Police Commissioner, Deputy Commissioner, Superintendent of Police and District Council Administrator will place wreaths there first.
Later, leaders of BNP, its associate bodies and other political parties, valiant freedom fighters, heads of government departments and educational institutions, business bodies, civil society members, professionals and commoners will place wreaths.
Divisional Commissioner Md Shahidul Islam with high officials will ceremonially hoist the national flag amid rendering of the National Anthem at Shaheed Abu Sayeed Stadium at 9:00 am on the day.
Later, he will take salute from the March pasts of scouts, girls guide, and students and children of different schools and witness their colorful displays there.
Family members of freedom fighters, martyred and injured freedom fighters will be accorded receptions at the District Shilpokola Academy Auditorium at 11:00 am on that day.
