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Dhaka University (DU) has completed all preparations for observing Amar Ekushey and International Mother Language Day tomorrow (Saturday), as announced in a press release from the university's Public Relations Office on Thursday.
The release states that strict entry regulations will be enforced on campus after 7:00 pm today (Friday) in observance of Shaheed Day. Residents of various university residential areas have been specially requested to return to their residences by 7:00 pm.
In case of emergency movement, students and residents are advised to carry security passes along with valid identification cards.
As part of the observance, the national flag will be flown at half-mast, and black flags will be hoisted at the Vice-Chan- cellor's Office and other key buildings across the varsity.
After Asr prayers, special prayers will be offered at the university's central mosque, Masjidul Jamia, as well as at mosques in all halls, residential areas, and other places of worship, seeking eternal peace for the language martyrs.
To pay tribute to the martyrs, a silent procession and Probhat Feri will begin at 6:30 am tomorrow (Saturday) from the "Smriti Chirantan" premises in front of the Vice-Chancellor's Office. The Vice-Chancellor of DU, Professor Dr. Niaz Ahmed Khan, will lead the procession. The procession will pass by Udayan School and proceed to the Central Shaheed Minar, where wreaths will be laid in honor of the martyrs.
All are requested to assemble at the Smriti Chirantan by 06:15 am on Feb 21 to participate in the procession.
BSS adds, the Ministry of Cultural Affairs has undertaken extensive programmes across the country to observe the day with due solemnity and respect.
According to decisions taken at an inter-ministerial meeting held at Bangla Academy in the city on January 13, the day will be observed nationwide through a series of commemorative, cultural and educational activities.
On February 21, the national flag will be flown at half-mast at all government, semi-government, autonomous and private buildings, including educational institutions, in accordance with official rules.
To raise awareness about the proper size and regulations of hoisting the national flag, Bangladesh Television, Bangladesh Betar, private television and radio channels, and print media will broadcast and publish special guidelines.
The President and the Prime Minister will pay homage to the language martyrs at the Central Shaheed Minar in the early hours of the day.
After their tribute, distinguished personalities, foreign diplomats stationed in Dhaka, representatives of ministries, departments, organizations, and political leaders will lay wreaths.
Law enforcement agencies will ensure additional security for 30 minutes following the President and Prime Minister's homage to facilitate dignitaries' tributes.
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