President, Prime Minister at Independence Day parade

❐ BD Digest Desk

A parade has begun at the National Parade Ground of the old airport in Agargaon, Dhaka, on the occasion of Bangladesh’s great independence and national day.

The event was officially inaugurated today, Thursday, March 26th, at 10 am.

President Md. Shahabuddin was present at the parade and took the salute.

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman, the chiefs of the three services, cabinet members, senior government officials, and ambassadors of various countries, along with local and foreign guests, were present at the event.

The event was commanded by Major General SM Asadul Haque, GOC of the 9th Infantry Division. He rode to the parade ground on horseback and took charge from the vice-captain.

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman first entered the parade ground accompanied by a motorcade of military police. Later, when President Md. Shahabuddin arrived there, he was welcomed by the Prime Minister and the chiefs of the three services.

People of all ages, including children and teenagers, flocked to the parade grounds from early morning to enjoy the parade and flypast. Seating arrangements were made for the visitors, and many were seen carrying the national flag in their hands and on their heads.

The parade is being held under the direction of the Ministry of Liberation War Affairs, under the supervision of the Armed Forces Division, and under the management of the 9th Infantry Division.

After 2008, such a parade was once again added to the March 26th celebrations. Although this event had been discontinued for some time before, it continued on Victory Day.

This time, preparations were made in advance to organize grand events on the occasion of Independence Day with renewed enthusiasm and were completed with a final rehearsal.