The holy Eid-e-Miladunnabi will be observed Wednesday, marking the birth and demise anniversary of Prophet Muhammad (Peace Be Upon Him) amid massive religious festivity and fervor.

Different government and non-government organizations including the Islamic Foundation (IF) have chalked out elaborate programmes to mark the day.

President M Abdul Hamid and Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today greeted the countrymen and the Muslims across the world on the occasion of the holy Eid-e-Miladunnabi.

In separate messages on the eve of the day, they underscored the need for following the ideals of the Prophet for peace and prosperity.

In his message, President Abdul Hamid said the holy Eid-e-Miladunnabi is a sacred and important day for the Muslims of the whole world. Allah had sent Hazrat Muhammad (PBUH) to this world as 'Rahmatullil Alamin', a blessing for the entire universe, he added.

He (Muhammad) had emerged as 'Sirajam Monira', the enlightened light in the world, the head of the state said, adding, "He showed the path of light in the era of sinful acts, injustice, falsehood and darkness and established a society based-on truth, beauty and justice".

The Prophet is regarded as the greatest human being because of his unparallel loyalty, love and affections towards Almighty Allah, extraordinary personality, boundless kindness and great virtues, Hamid said, adding that the holy Quran termed the life of the Prophet (PBUH) as 'Uswatul Hasanah', the best ideal.

The President said the Prophet has been successful to discharge his duty of establishing 'tawhid' by establishing Islam, the religion of peace, in the world with his limitless tolerance, hard work, devotion and limitless sufferings and preached the messages of the holy Quran across the word, he added.

Apart from establishing a society based on equality and justice, the Prophet (PBUH) has given clear directives about women rights and dignity, dignity of labour and responsibility of employers, the President said.

The speeches of Prophet (PBUH) in his last Hajj will remain as the pathfinder for the mankind forever, he added.

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, in her message, said Allah had sent Hazrat Muhammad (PBUH) as 'Rahmatullil Alamin' for peace, emancipation, progress and overall welfare of the whole world.

The Prophet (PBUH) came to the world with the messages of emancipating the mankind from all sorts of prejudices, sinful acts, injustices and slavery, the premier said, adding he had called the people across the world towards emancipation and peace and torched the light of truth by shunning the era of darkness.

The Prophet had blown the wind of peace throughout the world by engaging him in establishing brotherhood, justice and equity-based society and ensuring welfare for the mankind, she said.

Sheikh Hasina expressed firm conviction that peace, justice and welfare would be ensured in the current turbulent world, including coronavirus pandemic, through following the ideals, including lessons from his life, lifestyle and worship, of the Prophet (PBUH).

Marking the day, Islamic Foundation (IF) has chalked out a fortnight-long programme from tomorrow.

State Minister for Religious Affairs Md Faridul Haque Khan will inaugurate the 15-day programme at the Baitul Mukarram National Mosque in the city on Wednesday.

The programmes include religious sermons, doa mahfi and milad, seminars, exhibition of Islamic calligraphy and posters based on the life of the Prophet (PBUH), Islamic cultural competitions, and recitation of the holy Quran and poems on him.

The 15-day long Islamic book fair will be organized on the national mosque premises from tomorrow to mark the birth and demise anniversary of the last and final Prophet Hazrat Muhammad (PBUH).

Some 50 Islamic Missions and seven Imam Training Academies have also chalked out various programmes marking the day.

Besides, Qurankhani, doa mahfil and special prayers will be arranged at the Mausoleum of Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman at Tungipara in Gopalganj district, marking the day.

The spiritual hub of Maizbhandar has also taken various programmes to mark the day. It will organize a discussion titled "Significance of Eid-e-Miladunnabi" at 9 am Mahanagar Natyamancha in the city's Gulistan area and bring out a Jashne Julush (rally) at 12 noon from the venue.

State Minister for Religious Affairs Md Faridul Haque Khan will address the discussion as the chief guest with Incumbent leader of the Islamic spiritual hub Syed Saifuddin Ahmed Maizbhandari in the chair.

Khulna University of Engineering and Technology (KUET) has also taken different programmes, including hoisting national flag and holding discussion and doa mahfil, marking the Eid-e-Miladunnabi.

KUET Vice-Chancellor Professor Dr Quazi Sazzad Hossain will join the discussion at university central mosque after Asr prayers.

Marking the day, Bangladesh Television (BTV) and Bangladesh Betar will broadcast special programmes and different national dailies will publish supplementary highlighting the importance of the day.

The day is a public holiday.

Seventeen more people died due to dengue in the last 24 hours. With this, the death toll in this season has reached 1,006. Two thousand 882 people were infected during this time.

This information was released in a notification sent from the Health Emergency Operation Center and Control Room of the Directorate of Health on Sunday (October 1).

 According to the notification, out of 17 people, 9 people died in Dhaka, and 8 people died outside Dhaka. 629 people have been admitted to different hospitals in Dhaka and 2253 people have been admitted to different hospitals outside Dhaka.

At present, a total of 9 thousand 357 dengue patients are under treatment in various public and private hospitals of the country. There are currently 3 thousand 120 dengue patients admitted in Dhaka's public and private hospitals and 6 thousand 237 dengue patients in other hospitals.

This year, 2 lakh 5 thousand 288 patients have been admitted to hospital and received treatment due to dengue throughout the country. Among them, 83 thousand 851 people in Dhaka and 1 lakh 22 thousand 437 people received treatment outside Dhaka.

Among the infected, 1 lakh 95 thousand 925 people have recovered from the hospital and returned home. 80 thousand 83 in Dhaka and 1 lakh 15 thousand 842 outside Dhaka have recovered and returned home.

Note that six people died in January, three in February, zero in March, two in April, two in May, 34 in June, 204 in July, 342 in August and 396 in September.

Local Government, Rural Development and Cooperatives Minister Md. Tajul Islam said that today's youth will lead Bangladesh in the future. Smart Bangladesh cannot be implemented without smart citizens. Apart from citizens being smart, we need to be smart in all areas including education, health and communication system.

On Sunday (October 1) morning at American University of Bangladesh (AIUB) in Dhaka the minister said this while speaking as the keynote speaker in the discussion titled "Journey to Smart Bangladesh: Initiatives of Bangladesh Government" in the Dr. Anowar Abedin lecture series.

Tajul Islam said that today's youth and students will become leaders in science and technology.

He said, Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman gave us independence in 1971 with the aim of building a happy and prosperous Bangladesh. His lifelong ambition was to change the fortunes of the vast masses of the country. Although the merciless bullet of the assassin did not allow the father of the nation to fulfill that dream, under the leadership of his privileged daughter Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, Bangladesh is moving forward on the path of prosperity. Today Digital Bangladesh is no longer our dream, it has become a reality. Various government citizen services are now available online. Implementation of many big projects including Padma Bridge, Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant, Matarbari Power Plant will make it easier for us to move forward in the future. At this time, he expressed optimism that these students of today will be the citizens of smart Bangladesh in the future.

He also said that the Ministry of Local Government provides rural infrastructure, road development, and pure drinking water across the country. Highlighting the details of the development of the last fifteen years in this sector, he said that Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina is taking Bangladesh forward with specific targets. Our Five Year Plan, aiming to become a developed nation by 2041, aims to implement the Delta Plan by 2100. All these have become possible as a result of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's leadership.

The minister said that when Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina dreamed of "Digital Bangladesh" in 2009, many people criticized it, but she has implemented it. Today, all the teachers and students have to make a united effort to realize the dream of Smart Bangladesh that she showed us. That is why we have to excel in science and technology because this country belongs to all of us. Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman's dream of Sonar Bengal will come true only when we can build a developed, prosperous and smart Bangladesh.

Dr. Carmen Z. Lamagna, Vice Chancellor of AIUB was present at the event. IBA Dhaka University Professor Dr. Er Ferhat Anwar, Jaytun Business Solutions Chairman Md. Arfan Ali, Banglalink Chief Corporate and Regulatory Affairs Taimur Rahman, AIUB Pro-Vice Chancellor Prof. Dr. Md. Abdur Rahman were also present at the event.

Law Ministry has not allowed BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia's treatment abroad. It has been said that if Khaleda Zia goes abroad, she will have to go to jail first and then apply to the court.

On Sunday (October 1), following an application from the family of ill Khaleda Zia, the opinion of the Ministry of Law was sent to the Ministry of Home Affairs.

Law Minister Anisul Haque while talking to reporters said that Khaleda Zia's sentence has been conditionally suspended and she has been released under the power of sub-section 1 of Section 401 of the Code of Criminal Procedure. If the decision under section 401 has no chance of annulment, it has already been settled.

In response to the question whether Khaleda Zia's suspension of sentence will be canceled or not, Anisul Haque said that canceling the order of suspension of sentence would not be humane. we won't do that.

Earlier, the Law Minister said, legally BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia is not allowed to go abroad. He said that Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's opinion regarding Khaleda Zia's treatment abroad is the position of the law and that is right.

Earlier, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina said that BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia will have to go to jail again if she goes abroad. In an interview given to Voice of America, the Prime Minister said, "I have allowed her to stay at home, she will have to go to jail and go to court after returning from there."

The BNP Chairperson, who has been suffering from various diseases related to old age including liver cirrhosis, is undergoing treatment at Evercare Hospital in the capital since August 9. There is no improvement in her health. Rather, the situation is deteriorating day by day. Sometimes she has shortness of breath. To be taken in the Coronary Care Unit (CCU).

Speaker of the Jatiyo Sangsad Dr. Shirin Sharmin Chowdhury said that Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's love and compassion for people is the biggest capital. The Prime Minister knows how to reciprocate love. People of Bangladesh love her. That is why she became Prime Minister three times in a row.

Shee said this in the speech as the chief guest at the discussion meeting organized by Ulama League on the occasion of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's birthday on Saturday (September) afternoon in the hall of Pirganj Upazila Parishad Auditorium in Rangpur.

The Speaker said that the people of Bangladesh prayed for Sheikh Hasina from their hearts. That's why she can continue to serve people for many more days. By thwarting all conspiracies, she will take Bangladesh to the peak of height.

Dr. Shirin Sharmin Chowdhury said, 'We have wealth, abundance, human resources, everything. Why can't we build the country properly? If we can build the country properly then we can provide many opportunities for the new generation.

She also said, "We will be able to build the announcement made by Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to build a smart Bangladesh." Then we don't have to be dependent on foreign countries. Let us all move the country forward with Sheikh Hasina.

Chaired by Hafez Maulana Rafiqul Islam Faraji the meeting was attended by among others by  General Secretary of Upazila Awami League and Municipal Mayor Tajimul Islam Shamim, Deputy Commissioner Mobashwer Hasan, Superintendent of Police Ferdous Ali Chowdhury.

Speaker Dr. Shireen Sharmin Chowdhury distributed wheelchairs among the disabled, planted trees, distributed checks for various grants and inaugurated the Local Government development fair at the Upazila Parishad premises.