Desk Report
Published: 11 Nov 2021, 06:43 pm
Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal || Photo: Collected
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Minister Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal today said the celebration of the golden jubilee of
the country's independence will start on December 16.
"The
government also wants to complete the celebrations of Mujib Barsho before December 16," he told reporters after a meeting of the sub-committee,
formed on security affairs over marking the birth centenary of Father of the
Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, at his ministry conference room.
Many
foreign guests are expected to attend the celebrations, he said, adding
"Specifically, two heads of state and government may join the celebration
programmes. The two-day event (December 16-17) will be held at the South Plaza
of the Jatiya Sangsad."
"The
celebrations will also take place on December 16 at the National Parade
Square," he said, adding security arrangements will be strict in and
around the venue areas.
"No
vehicles having gas cylinder will be allowed within one kilometer of the event
and festival areas. There will be no makeshift and floating shops during those
events, and moreover, construction work will be stopped in the respective
areas," Kamal added.
He
said that adequate security will be ensured at the mausoleum of the Father of
the Nation and across the country.
The
minister said that a folk fair will be held on November 24-29 at Tungipara,
Gopalganj and Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina is expected to visit the fair.
Responding
to a query regarding union parisad (UP) elections, he said, "The law
enforcement agencies, including the police, are doing their jobs. "Actions
are being taken against those involved in the violence that took place during
UP elections across the country."
"Security
forces are working to make elections fair and impartial," he said.