The historic Six-Point Day, marking the demand for autonomy for erstwhile East Pakistan, now Bangladesh, will be observed today across the country in a befitting manner.
Different socio-political organisations, including the ruling Awami League, its associate bodies, and like-minded socio-cultural organisations, have undertaken elaborate programmes to observe the day.
President Mohammed Shahabuddin and Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina issued separate messages on the eve of Six-Point Day.
In his message, President Shahabuddin paid rich tributes to the memories of Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman and all who embraced martyrdom for implementing the six-point demand.
Terming the historic six-point demand as a milestone in the country's long struggle for independence, he said the independence of the Bangalee nation is the outcome of a long struggle.
The president said the six-point demand contained the framework of independence and autonomy for the Bangalee nation.
 “I believe that the young generation will be inspired with patriotism by learning from Bangabandhu's six-point demand,” Shahabuddin said, and he urged all to fulfil Bangabandhu’s dream of building a happy and prosperous ‘Sonar Bangla’ free from hunger and poverty.
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, in her message, paid glowing tributes to the memories of all martyrs of the struggle for independence, including those of 7 June, and said that the historic 7 June is an unforgettable and significant day in the history of Bangladesh.
Both the president and the premier wished all the programmes undertaken on the occasion of 'Historic Six-Point Day' a success.