On this day in 1971, Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman called for independence. Unforgettable day in the history of
 Bengali on March 7, the day is being celebrated through various programs organized by Meherpur district administration. Government and 
private institutions started the program of this day by hoisting the national flag on Thursday (March 7) morning. Minister of Public 
Administration paid tribute to the portrait of the Father of the Nation at the district administration premises at 9:30 am.Farhad Hossain 
MP and Additional Deputy Commissioner Shamim Hossain on behalf of the district administration. District police, District Awami League 
with leaders and workers, District Joint Secretary Adv. Ibrahim Shaheen District Education Engineer, Social Services, Roads and Township
 Department, District Information Office, District Narcotics Controller, District Safe Food Directorate, LGED, Public Works Building, 
Meherpur Government College, Government Boys and GirlsVarious government and private organizations including schools, Insurance Welfare 
Association Meherpur paid tributes.Also, Awami League started the day's program by hoisting national and party flags in the morning.
 Awami League and Chhatra League, Jubo League Volunteer League, Sramik League,Various affiliated organizations of Awami League including 
Jubo Mahila Awami League paid tribute to Bangabandhu's portrait. Also the program of the day includes discussion meeting, prize 
distribution and cultural program.