The Armed Forces Day is being celebrated through various programmes today (November 21) amid festivity and enthusiasm, marking the establishment of the army, navy and air force during the 1971 Liberation War.

The day's programme began with offering of special prayers after Fajr prayers at all mosques in all the cantonments and naval and air force bases throughout the country on the day, seeking divine blessings for the well-being and prosperity of the nation and progress of the armed forces.

On the eve of the day, President Mohammed Shahabuddin and Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today issued separate messages, greeting members of the armed forces.

To mark the day, the President and the Prime Minister will place wreaths at the Shikha Anirban (the Eternal Flame) at Dhaka Cantonment tomorrow morning, paying homage to the martyred armed forces' members who laid down their lives in the Liberation War in 1971.

Later, Army Chief General SM Shafiuddin Ahmed, Navy Chief Admiral Mohammad Nazmul Hasan and Air Force Chief Air Chief Marshal Shaikh Abdul Hannan will place wreaths at the Shikha Anirban on behalf of their respective forces.

On the occasion, chiefs of the three services will pay courtesy call on the President at the Bangabhaban and Prime Minster at Armed Forces Division on the day.

The Prime Minister will accord a reception to family members of the Bir Shreshthas and selected gallantry award winning 1971 veterans and their family members at Army Multipurpose Complex in Dhaka Cantonment.

The premier will distribute peace award for 2022-23 among five army, three navy and three air force personnel.

Besides, a reception programme will be arranged on behalf of the premier at Senakunja in the cantonment at 4pm on the same day.

The state-run Bangladesh Television (BTV) and Bangladesh Betar will live telecast the function.

BDST: 0940 HRS, NOV 21, 2023
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