23 February 2003 Daily Star

Ekushey observed in Rangamati

UNB, Rangamati


Amar Ekushey and International Mother Language Day was observed in Rangamati on Friday.

The programme started with placing of wreaths at the Shaheed Minar by the chairman of Rangamati District Council just after midnight.

Later, Chittagong Hill Tract RegionalCouncil,Deputy Commissioner,Police Administration,Poura Administration and different political and cultural groups placed wreaths at the Shaheed Minar.


The daylong programme included discussion meeting on Amar Ekushey and cultural functions.


Special prayers were offered at mosques, temples, churches and other religious institutions for salvation of the departed souls of the language martyrs.