"It is a matter of pride and joy to be a part of history," so said Masud Pavez, a cheerful college student and volunteer, at the rehearsal for the world’s biggest Bangladesh flag.
Like Masud, 20 many of his friends joined yesterday’s countdown to December 16, the victory day for the country, at the National Parade Ground.
The young people were all in a state of reverie, knowing they are going to make history.
“We are really lucky as we got a chance to join the team,” Masud said, posing the question: "How many people get such an opportunity."
Robi Axiata Limited, in partnership with the Bangladesh Army, successfully concluded the dry run of the event, which will happen for real on December 16.
Some 8,000 volunteers, solely from the armed forces, took part in the practice session yesterday.
Thousands of schoolchildren andordinary people, mostly youths and enthusiastic professionals, joined the rehearsal.
The programme will start at 10am on Victory Day, with National Anthem to be sung by artiste Rezwana Chowdhury Bonnya.
Around 12pm, volunteers, mostly students from different academic institutions, will form the human flag. Afterwards Ayub Bachchu and Bappa Mazumder will perform at a concert at the National Parade Ground.
The main objective of this event is not only to celebrate the Victory Day, but also show the world the inner strength and unity of the people of Bangladesh.
If the attempt is successful it will be recorded in the Guinness Book of World Records.
previously on October 21, 2012, the largest national flag was created in Pakistan with 24,200 participants attending the Punjab Youth Festival at the National Hockey Stadium in Lahore, Pakistan.
A Guinness-accredited auditor will be present to oversee the attempt in Bangladesh. After successful completion of the event all relevant documents and images will be sent to the Guinness World Record committee for validation.
Around 10,000 spectators can collect free tickets from any Robi Customer Care centre. Around 1,200 tickets will be available at the entrances to the venue on Victory Day.
Approximately 1,000 guests, celebrities, sportspersons, educationalists, businesspersons and other noted individuals were being invited, said Ashikur Rahman, manager, Media Relations of Robi.
Members of the Bangladesh Navy, BGB, Police, Ansar, Army and Air Force will be deployed at the venue to strengthen security.
