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Independence Day celebrations on small scale: home minister

Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal
File photo of Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal.

Independence Day celebrations will be held on a smaller scale this year in wake of the recent confirmed coronavirus cases in the country, Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan said today.

"The programme at the National Martyrs' Memorial will be held with only a few guests," the minister said while addressing a press conference today.

Large gatherings have been discouraged on March 25 and 26 and people were advised to arrange programmes informally.

"The Prime Minister's Office will announce later whether national parade and other programmes will be held on March 26," the minister added.

Speaking on security measures, the minister said law enforcement agencies are prepared to face any untoward activities. Ministry of Liberation War Affairs will also be requested to hold a gun-salute at the same time across the country, the minister added.

And on March 25, a one-minute blackout will be observed at 9:00pm.

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Independence Day celebrations on small scale: home minister

Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal
File photo of Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal.

Independence Day celebrations will be held on a smaller scale this year in wake of the recent confirmed coronavirus cases in the country, Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan said today.

"The programme at the National Martyrs' Memorial will be held with only a few guests," the minister said while addressing a press conference today.

Large gatherings have been discouraged on March 25 and 26 and people were advised to arrange programmes informally.

"The Prime Minister's Office will announce later whether national parade and other programmes will be held on March 26," the minister added.

Speaking on security measures, the minister said law enforcement agencies are prepared to face any untoward activities. Ministry of Liberation War Affairs will also be requested to hold a gun-salute at the same time across the country, the minister added.

And on March 25, a one-minute blackout will be observed at 9:00pm.

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হাসিনাকে প্রত্যর্পণে ভারতকে কূটনৈতিক নোট পাঠানো হয়েছে: পররাষ্ট্র উপদেষ্টা

পররাষ্ট্র মন্ত্রণালয়ে সাংবাদিকদের বলেন, ‘বিচারিক প্রক্রিয়ার জন্য বাংলাদেশ সরকার তাকে (হাসিনা) ফেরত চায়—জানিয়ে আমরা ভারত সরকারের কাছে একটি নোট ভারবাল (কূটনৈতিক বার্তা) পাঠিয়েছি।’

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