Through several events, Chittagong Port Authority honored the Great Independence and National Day 2024 on March 26, 2024, with the proper respect. 

At the Shaheed Smriti Saudha premises of the Port Club, the day began at 9:30 am with the honorable Chairman of the Chittagong Port Authority, Rear Admiral Mohammad Sohayel, OSP, NUP, PPM, PSC, hoisting the national flag and presenting floral tributes.

The Chittagong Port Workers' Union leadership, department heads, authorities, retired freedom fighter employees, and other dignitaries were in attendance at the event.

Students participated in a discussion session at the Shaheed Fazlur Rahman Munshi Auditorium at 10:30 am on "The Historic Leadership of the Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman and the Development of the Country" and the commemoration of the martyrs of the March 25 genocide. During the program, there were various awards and special activities.

The port chairman emphasised throughout the debate the unwavering bravery and selflessness of the Chittagong Port martyrs during the War of Independence and stated that the port was worthy of receiving the Independence Award.

All mosques, houses of worship, temples, and Buddhist viharas within the Port's authority said special prayers on this day in remembrance of the Bangabandhu family, martyrs, liberation fighters, and those who lost their lives during the SWAT operation.

Furthermore, the port hospital's indoor patients were given better-quality meals.

In addition, all ships docked at the port on March 25 observed a minute of silence at midnight, and to honor the victims of the genocide, a blackout was imposed outside the port's protected area from 10:00 pm to 10:01 pm.

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