Dhaka, Nov. 19 -- Bangladesh is set to observe the anniversary of the joint operation launched by the Army, Navy and Air Force against the occupying Pakistani forces in 1971 with a range of programmes across the country.

This Friday, the day will be observed for the second time following the July Uprising that reshaped the nation's politics.

The Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) announced in a statement on Wednesday that the programmes will begin after the Fajr prayers with a special supplication.

Mosques in all cantonments, naval bases, and Air Force stations across the country will host prayers for national welfare, the continued advancement of the military, and the salvation of the souls of those who sacrificed their lives in t...