MYMENSINGH: All preparations have been completed to observe the National Mourning Day and the 46th martyrdom anniversary of the Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman in a befitting manner here on August 15.

In observance of the day the district administration, various government, semi-government, autonomous bodies, socio-cultural and voluntary organisations and educational institutions have chalked out elaborate programmes following strict health guidelines.

Special prayers will be offered seeking eternal peace of the departed soul of Bangabandhu as well as other martyrs of the August 15 carnage at all mosques, temples, churches and pagodas.

Meanwhile the district administration has already set up digital billboards in all government offices for screening the day’s programmes.

All upazila parisads, local Awami League unit and socio-cultural organisations will observe the day with due respect through various programmes.