The national flag has been hoisted atop all government, semi-government and autonomous offices, as well as private buildings.
As in previous years, the government decorated important roads and key locations in Dhaka with national and colourful flags and banners inscribed with the Kalima Tayyiba.
The Islamic Foundation has organised various religious and cultural programmes, including Qirat, Naat recitations, poetry readings, cultural competitions and an Arabic Khutba writing contest.
The Islamic Foundation has also organised a month-long Islamic book fair at the south plaza of Baitul Mukarram National Mosque.
Bangladesh missions abroad will also observe the day with due solemnity and respect.
Meanwhile, President Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir and Prime Minister Tarique Rahman issued separate messages extending greetings to Muslims in Bangladesh and around the world on the occasion.
In his message, the president said the Prophet (PBUH), through his life and deeds, set outstanding examples of truth, justice, forgiveness, compassion and respect for human dignity.
“He established the rights of orphans, the poor, the helpless and the deprived. He also gave clear guidance on ensuring the rights of women, children, neighbours and working people,” he said.
In a world devastated by war, conflict, violence, inequality and intolerance, the Prophet’s ideals of peace, justice, tolerance, love and humanity are more relevant than ever, Mirza Fakhrul said.
He urged all to draw inspiration from the Prophet’s teachings and pledge to shun violence, hatred, division and injustice and work towards building a just society and state founded on peace, harmony, equality and humanity.
In his message, the prime minister called upon people to follow the life and teachings of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) to build a peaceful, just and humane society.
He said the Prophet’s life is a living embodiment of the teachings of the Quran and that he set outstanding examples of honesty, trustworthiness, justice, forgiveness, tolerance, compassion and charity.
Tarique Rahman said the Prophet (PBUH) upheld human dignity and rights by transcending divisions based on race, ethnicity, tribe, language and social status.
Referring to ongoing crises around the world, he said wars, conflicts, violence, inequality, intolerance and moral degradation were disrupting peace, security and normal life. “In such a time, the teachings of the Prophet (PBUH) on peace, justice, compassion, forgiveness and humanity are highly relevant,” he said.
The prime minister urged people to incorporate those teachings into their personal, family and social lives, saying mutual respect, compassion, tolerance and a sense of justice are essential to building a peaceful, just and humane Bangladesh.
He also prayed for peace, justice, equality, prosperity and humanity in Bangladesh and across the world.
