DHAKA, Mar 26 (V7N) – In a significant symbolic moment for the new administration, the national flag was officially attached to the vehicle of Prime Minister Tarique Rahman for the first time since he assumed office. The red and green flag was seen flying prominently on the Prime Minister’s car during his high-profile movements in the early hours of Thursday, as he traveled to and from the National Memorial in Savar to pay tribute to the martyrs of the 1971 Liberation War. This traditional protocol, reserved for the head of government, marks a formal milestone in his premiership as the nation celebrates its 56th Independence and National Day.

The presence of the national flag continued throughout the morning’s state proceedings, with the Prime Minister arriving at the Independence and National Day Parade-2026 in the same flagged vehicle. The sight of the flag at the National Parade Ground added to the patriotic atmosphere of the event, which was open to the general public for the first time in over a decade. Observers noted that the formal adoption of this state protocol during such a historic national holiday underscores the stability of the current government and its commitment to upholding the executive traditions of the People's Republic of Bangladesh.

As the Prime Minister joined President Md. Shahabuddin to witness the grand parade and flypast, the use of the national flag served as a visual representation of his official role in leading the country’s celebrations. The day’s events, ranging from the solemnity of Savar to the military display at the Parade Ground, have been characterized by a strong sense of national identity, further highlighted by this formal transition in the Prime Minister's public appearances.

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