JAMALPUR, March 26, 2025 (BSS) - The Independence and National Day was observed in the district in a befitting manner today.

Marking the day, district administration, Freedom Fighters, political parties, educational institutes and various cultural and social organisations chalked out special programmes.

The day's programme began with 31-gun salutes just after rising the sun in the town.

People from all walks of life paid homage to the martyrs by placing floral wreaths at the Memorial in the town after dawn.

Deputy Commissioner Hasina Begum first placed wreath at the memorial which followed by Superintendent of Police Syed Md Rafiqul Islam.

Later, Zila parishad, freedom fighters, district and sessions judge, Police Bureau of Investigation (PBI), political parties, Jamalpur Municipality, Civil Surgeon Office, Agriculture Department, various government offices, Jamalpur Press Club Educational Institutions, various profession groups, various workers associations and social and cultural organizations paid rich tribute at the memorial.

In addition to the reception for the families of martyred freedom fighters and living freedom fighters, the day was marked with a discussion meeting, distribution of nutritious food among inmates of the jail, orphanages, and old shelter homes, as well as a Doa Mahfil.