Agrilife24.com:The National Revolution and Solidarity Day-2026 is celebrated On 7 November, at the Bangladesh Agricultural Research Institute (BARI) with due dignity and various programmes. On this day in 1975, the united revolution of the soldiers and the people foiled all conspiracies against national independence and sovereignty, creating a unique example of patriotism. The soldiers and the people freed the then Major General Ziaur Rahman (later President of Bangladesh) from captivity and installed him in state power. Overcoming a critical situation, he introduced multi-party democracy in the country. He initiated a new trend of politics of development and production. Through the soldiers-peopleÕs revolution, the country returned from an unstable environment to a disciplined environment.
In the morning, the day’s programme began with the hoisting of the flag by the Director General of BARI, Dr. Md. Monjurul Qadir. Highlighting the significance of the National Revolution and Solidarity Day in a brief discussion, the Director General of BARI said: On 7 November, National Revolution and Solidarity Day, I pay deep respect to the historic revolution of the soldiers and the people. This day still inspires us with the spirit of our national unity and solidarity in protecting national independence, sovereignty and democracy. Let us all work together in unity to achieve food security and prosperity of the country through agricultural research. At that time, present were BARI Director (Training and Communication) Dr. Reshma Sultana; Director (Tuber Crops Research Centre) Dr. Nirmal Kumar Dutta; Director (Planning and Evaluation) Dr. Habib Mohammad Naser; Director (Support & Services) Dr. Md. Mosharraf Hossain Molla; Director (Pulses Research Centre) Dr. Md. Abdul Mannan and Director, Dr. Md. Moniruzzaman. In addition, scientists, officers, employees and workers of various levels from different centres/divisions of BARI were present. At that time, a special munajat was offered seeking peace, prosperity and progress of the nation. Later, led by the Director General, with the participation of all scientists, officers, employees and workers, a rally started from in front of the main office of BARI and paraded through various roads of the Bangladesh Agricultural Research Institute.
Later, after Zuhr prayer, a special munajat was offered at the central mosque of BARI seeking peace and progress of the nation, and special prayers were offered at the temple and church in the evening.
