, Nov. 20 -- Armed Forces Day will be observed across the country on Friday with due solemnity and enthusiasm.

On this day in 1971, Bangladesh Armed Forces comprising army, navy and air force came into being and launched an all-out attack on the Pakistani occupation forces.

Since the country's independence, the day has been observed as the Armed Forces Day every year.

The day's programmes will start with the offering of special prayers at mosques of all cantonments, naval outposts and establishments and air force outposts after Fajr prayers seeking divine blessings for the country's welfare and progress and continued development and progress of the Armed Forces.

President Mohammed Shahabuddin and Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus will...