Collected PhotoThe National Revolution and Solidarity Day-2026 was observed with due dignity and various programmes at the Bangladesh Agricultural Research Institute (BARI) on November 7.
The day commemorates the historic events of November 7, 1975, when soldiers and civilians joined together in a mass uprising amid a critical political situation in the country. The events led to the release of then Major General Ziaur Rahman, who later became President of Bangladesh, from captivity.
The day's programme began in the morning with the hoisting of the national flag by BARI Director General Dr. Md. Monjurul Qadir.
Speaking at a brief discussion marking the occasion, the Director General paid deep tribute to the historic events of November 7 and said the day continued to inspire the nation with the spirit of unity and solidarity in safeguarding national independence, sovereignty, and democracy.
He also called upon everyone to work together to ensure food security and national prosperity through agricultural research.
Among those present were BARI Director (Training and Communication) Dr. Reshma Sultana, Director (Tuber Crops Research Centre) Dr. Nirmal Kumar Dutta, Director (Planning and Evaluation) Dr. Habib Mohammad Naser, Director (Support and Services) Dr. Md. Mosharraf Hossain Molla, Director (Pulses Research Centre) Dr. Md. Abdul Mannan, and Director Dr. Md. Moniruzzaman.
Scientists, officers, employees, and workers from various centres and divisions of BARI also attended the programme.
A special prayer was offered seeking peace, prosperity, and continued progress for the country.
Later, a rally led by the Director General, with the participation of scientists, officers, employees, and workers, started from in front of BARI's main office and paraded through different roads of the institute.
Following the Zuhr prayers, a special munajat was held at BARI Central Mosque seeking peace and prosperity for the nation. Special prayers were also offered at the institute's temple and church in the evening.
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