RAJSHAHI, March 7, 2024 (BSS) - Local units of Bangladesh Awami League and district administration observed the 'Historic March 7 Day', a Red-letter day in the history of the Bangalees long arduous freedom struggle, in a befitting manner today with a fresh vow to materialize the dream of Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman. 

 In addition to Rajshahi City Corporation (RCC), various other institutions and socio-cultural organisations and professional bodies also observed the day through elaborate programmes. 

 The day's programmes began with the hoisting of national flags atop public, private and autonomous buildings and placing wreaths at the mural of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman at Bangabandhu crossing in the morning. 

 City unit Bangladesh Awami League and its front organizations placed floral wreaths at the Bangabandhu mural paying rich tribute to him. They also held a discussion at the city unit office this noon highlighting the significance of the historic speech.

The discussants said the tantalising speech of Bangabandhu literally had a sparkling effect on the entire population in East Pakistan, now Bangladesh, and they became united under his capable and farsighted leadership to bravely fight for liberating the motherland from Pakistani rule. 

 Marking the day, most of the city offices of the party played the historic March 7 speech of Bangabandhu throughout the day alongside holding discussions. 

 Rajshahi City Corporation has observed the day in a befitting manner paying rich tribute to the Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman.

 District administration and police administration placed wreaths at the Bangabandhu mural in observance of the day.

Rajshahi Krishi Unnayan Bank, Bangladesh Silk Board, Rajshahi University, Rajshahi University of Engineering and Technology, Rajshahi Medical University, Rajshahi College and Rajshahi Medical College also observed the historic day highlighting its significance elaborately.