Administrator of Rajshahi CityCorporation Mahfuzur Rahman, Commissioner of Rajshahi Division Dr ANM Bazlur Rashid, Deputy Inspector General of Police Dr Muhammad Shahjahan, Commissioner of Rajshahi Metropolitan Police Dr Zillur Rahman and Deputy Commissioner of Rajshahi Afia Akhter, among others, accompanied him. Commissioner of Rajshahi division Dr ANM Bazlur Rashid hoisted the national flag and witnessed the march-past. Rajshahi City Corporation celebrated the Great Independence and National Day with due dignity and enthusiasm. Various educational institutions, including Rajshahi University, Rajshahi University of Engineering and Technology, Rajshahi Medical University, Rajshahi Education Board, Rajshahi Medical College, Rajshahi Krishi Unnayan Bank, Barind Multipurpose Development Authority and Bangladesh Silk Board also celebrated the day through separate programmes. Besides, the city's important tourist spots and places like Rajshahi University Smrity Sangrahashala, Varendra Research Museum, Central Zoo and Shishu Park remained open for the visitors throughout the day.

Source: Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha March 26, 2026 10:01 UTC