Dhaka, March 26 -- Abdullah Raju, an architect, has come to the National Parade Ground with his child from Dhaka's Uttara. There they enjoyed the colourful combined forces parade on Independence Day, which has been held after an 18-year gap.

Holding his child's hand while leaving the venue, the father said: "You can call it a legacy. I used to come here when I was young, holding my father's hand. He is no longer alive. So, bringing my child here is my responsibility."

Raju expressed his desire to take on the responsibility of planting the seeds of independence and patriotism in his child's mind. He said instead of blaming new generations, it is the responsibility of elders to teach them, as children learn by observing adults.

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