Independence Day

26^th March is the day of Independence of Bangladesh. It is one of the biggest state festivals. The country wears a festive look. It is a public holiday. The citizens wake up early in the morning with the booming of guns heralding the day. Citizens along with government leaders and sociopolitical organizations and freedom fighters place floral wreaths at the National Martyrs Monument at Savar.

Bangla Academy, Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy and other socio-cultural organizations hold many cultural functions. At night the central public buildings are illuminated to give the capital city a amazing look. Related functions are arranged in other parts of the country.