Independence Day of Bangladesh: Vocabulary, Exercises and Answers

Independence Day of Bangladesh is celebrated every year on 26 March with great respect and enthusiasm. This day reminds us of the brave freedom fighters and martyrs who sacrificed their lives for the independence of our country in 1971. In this lesson, students will learn the English paragraph “Independence Day” along with important vocabulary and their Bangla meanings, multiple-choice questions (MCQs), short-answer questions, and fill-in-the-blanks exercises with answers. These easy exercises will help students improve their English vocabulary, reading comprehension, and exam preparation. This lesson is especially useful for school students preparing for English examinations.

Independence Day

26 March, our Independence Day, is the one of the most important (1) state festivals. The

day is celebrated every year in the country with great (2) enthusiasm and (3) fervour. It is a national holiday. All offices, educational institutions, shops and factories remain closed on this day. The day begins with a 31 gun (4) salute.

Early in the morning the President and the Prime Minister, (5) on behalf of the nation, place (6) floral wreaths at the National Mausoleum at Savar. Then other leaders, political parties, (7) diplomats, social and cultural organisations, educational institutions and freedom fighters pay (8) homage to the (9) martyrs. People from (10) all walks of life also go there in rallies and (11) processions. There are many cultural programmes (12) throughout the day, (13) highlighting the heroic struggle and (14) sacrifice in 1971.

In the National Stadium, school children, scouts and girl guides take part in (15) various displays to entertain thousands of (16) spectators. Educational institutions also organise their (17) individual programmes. Sports meets and tournaments are also organised on the day, including the exciting boat race in the river Buriganga.

In the evening, all major public buildings are (18) illuminated with colourful lights. Bangla Academy, Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy and other socio-cultural organisations (19) hold cultural functions. Similar functions are also (20) arranged in other places in the country.

Learn Vocabulary

Exercise

1. Choose the best answer from the alternatives.

1. Very few festivals are as ___ as Independence Day. 

2. Various displays are arranged to ___ the spectators.

3. 26 March is observed in ___. 

4. Our Independence Day is celebrated___.

5. What is the closest meaning for ‘homage’?

6. The celebration of Independence Day starts with___. 

7. ‘Illuminate’ stands for ___. 

Answer:

2. Answer the following questions  in your own words.

1. What is the significance of our Independence Day?

Ans: Independence Day is a very important national day. It reminds us of our freedom and the sacrifices of our martyrs. 

2. How do we pay homage to the martyrs?

Ans: We pay homage to the martyrs by placing floral wreaths at the National Mausoleum at Savar. 

3. What are the main features of the day? 

Ans: The main features are a 31-gun salute, placing floral wreaths, cultural programmes, parades, sports and colourful lights. 

4. Who pay homage to the martyred freedom fighters?

Ans: The President, the Prime Minister, political leaders, diplomats, social organisations and people from all walks of life pay homage to the martyrs. 

5. Why does the nation observe 26 March?

Ans: The nation observes 26 March to celebrate the Independence Day of Bangladesh and remember the sacrifices of the martyrs. 

3. Fill in each gap with a suitable word based on the information of the text.

Independence Day is one of the most important national festivals of Bangladesh. The day begins with a 31-gun (a) _____. The President and the Prime Minister place floral wreaths at the National Mausoleum to pay (b) _____ to the martyrs. People from all walks of life join different rallies and (c) _____. School children take part in various displays to (d) _____ the spectators. In the evening, major public buildings are (e) _____ with colourful lights. 

Answer: 

Read More: Related English Lessons

Want to improve your English vocabulary and prepare better for your examinations? Explore these related lessons on EngNook:

• The Greed of the Mighty Rivers – MCQ Questions and Answers

Explore more English lessons, vocabulary, and practice exercises on EngNook to strengthen your English skills and prepare confidently for your exams.

In conclusion, Independence Day is a symbol of freedom, courage, and sacrifice for the people of Bangladesh. Learning about this national day helps students understand the history and significance of our independence while improving their English language skills. By practising the vocabulary with Bangla meanings, MCQs, short questions and answers, and fill-in-the-blanks exercises in this lesson, students can strengthen their reading comprehension and prepare more confidently for their examinations. We should always remember our martyrs and respect the freedom they won for our country.