An elaborate programme has been drawn up to observe the Independence and Na tlonal Day on March 26. re ports UNB

The day will be welcomed with the 31 gun salutes and It will be a public holiday this was stated by an Inter minis tertal meeting held In the city yesterday with Home Minister Abdul Matin Chowdhury In the chair

Ilie programmes of the day includes Illumination of publk arid private buildings, hoisting ot National Flag atop all these buildings march past of the Army. Navy. Airforce BDR. Po lice and the Ansar VDP at the national square at old airport display of bands of the Army Navy Airforce BDR. Police and the Anaar-VDP barid party at important spots In the city rallies and sports of students ol schools and colleges

Radio and television will ar range special programmes highlighting the significance of the day National dallies will publish special supplements to mark the day

Special prayers will be of fered In mosques, temples, churches and pagodas seeking divine blessing for peace and prosperity of the nation Spr cial diet and Improved fowl will be served In the hospitals, jails an^ orphanages

Bangladesh Navy ships will remain on display for the pub lie at Chittagong. Mongla Ports and Sadarghat. Narayanganj Khulna and Barlaal BIWTA terminals

Home Secretary. General Officer Commanding (OOC) of the 9h Division the Adjutant General ol Bangladesh Army the Inspector General of Po lice and representatives of ministries concerned were present In the meeting