, Sept. 6 -- e-Miladunnabi, marking the day of birth and passing away of Prophet Hazrat Muhammad (PBUH), is being observed across Bangladesh on saturday with due religious solemnity.

On this day in 570, the 12th of Rabiul Awal of the Hijri calendar, Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) was born in Makkah with divine blessings and messages of peace for mankind. He also passed away on the same day.

President Mohammed Shahabuddin and Chief Adviser to the interim government Prof Muhammad Yunus issued separate messages greeting the people of Bangladesh and the Muslims across the world to mark the day.

The national flag has been hoisted atop all government, semi-government, autonomous offices and private buildings.

As in previous years, the government d...