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Govt draws programmes marking Martyred Intellectuals Day

The government has taken elaborate programmes to observe the Martyred Intellectuals Day on Dec 14.

Marking the day, President M Abdul Hamid and Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina will place floral wreaths at 7.05am and 7.06am respectively at the Martyred Intellectuals’ Memorial at Mirpur, said an official release here today.

Bangladesh Television and private television channels will air live the programmes from the spot.

Besides, President M Abdul Hamid and Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina will issue separate messages on the eve of the day.

Members of the martyrs families and valiant freedom fighters of the country led by Liberation Affairs Minister AKM Mozammel Haq will place floral wreaths at the memorial at 7.22am and Rayerbazar Killing Ground in the capital at 8.30am.

Bangladesh Beter, Bangladesh Television and other private television channels will broadcast special programmes highlighting the significance of the day.

To mark the day, discussion will separately be held at district and upazila levels across the country.

The Liberation Affairs Ministry has requested all not to use loudspeakers in the concerned areas to protect the sanctity of the day.

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