Nation observes historic 7 Nov with full state honours after 19 years

The nation on Saturday observed the historic 7 November – National Revolution and Solidarity Day – with full state honours for the first time after a 19-year gap, reaffirming its unwavering commitment to safeguarding the country’s independence and sovereignty.

To make the day’s programme a success, BNP Chairman and Prime Minister Tarique Rahman, accompanied by senior leaders and activists, led a procession from the party’s Nayapaltan headquarters to Manik Mia Avenue, adjacent to the South Plaza of the National Parliament Complex.

Besides, leaders and activists of the party and its different front and associate organisations also brought out colourful processions in their respective areas across the country to mark the day with due respect.

Shortly after the Nayapaltan rally, Tarique Rahman set off on foot around 3pm for Manik Mia Avenue, covering a six-kilometre route through Kakrail, the InterContinental intersection, Bangla Motor, Karwan Bazar and Farmgate before reaching the venue around 4:30pm. The prime minister himself led the procession, chanting the slogan, “Not Delhi, not Pindi, not any other country, Bangladesh first, Bangladesh for all.” His cabinet members and several senior leaders from different levels of the party also walked alongside him.

Dressed in a white short-sleeved shirt, grey trousers and dark blue sneakers, the prime minister waved to crowds and exchanged greetings with people gathered along the route.

Besides, thousands of people, standing along both sides of the road to catch a glimpse of the head of government, waved in greeting.

Crowds of curious onlookers could also be seen on the rooftops of various buildings, while the prime minister responded to the greetings with a smile and a wave.

With public transport largely absent from the city streets due to the public holiday, thousands of leaders and activists of the BNP joined the colourful procession.

Subsequently, Dhaka turned into a sea of colourful processions, featuring horse-drawn carts, marching bands and thousands of people carrying banners, placards and festoons adorned with portraits of Shaheed President Ziaur Rahman, Begum Khaleda Zia and Tarique Rahman.

Many carried the national flags and wore caps and T-shirts of different colours during the procession, demonstrating broad-based support for national renewal and aspirations of the younger generation.

Many senior leaders were seen struggling to keep pace with the prime minister as he walked briskly.

Leading the way alongside the prime minister were top figures from the Jatiyatabadi Jubo Dal, Swecchasebak Dal, Krishak Dal and Chhatra Dal, all of whom were also astonished by the prime minister’s relentless walking pace.

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Tarique Rahman returned to the country on 25 December last year, following nearly two decades of life in exile in London.

Since then, he has delivered speeches at many public meetings, street-side gatherings and rallies, but this marks his first participation in a party procession since his return.

Earlier, the ruling BNP announced the nationwide programme to mark the day, underscoring its historical significance as a symbol of Bangladeshi nationalism and the nation’s quest for a specific sovereign identity.

The BNP last observed 7 November with full state honours in 2006, before the incumbent government reinstated the state-level observances and public holiday in 2026.