 Security measures in the country are intensified as the independence day approaches , especially in major cities and in troubled areas . The security is set up after various representatives of intelligence and investigation agencies meet . High alert is declared in sensitive areas such as the country 's capital , to restrict security threats . Despite this , there have been instances where attacks have occurred on independence day by insurgents who boycott the celebrations as a part of their protest . On 13 August 2010 , the country witnessed floods causing deaths of 1 @,@ 600 people and affecting 14 million lives . On the account of the calamity , the president made an announcement that there would not be any official celebration of the independence day that year . 
