PM greets freedom fighters on Victory Day

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina yesterday greeted all valiant freedom fighters of the country on the occasion of the 50th Victory Day.

Like previous years, the premier sent flowers, fruits and sweetmeats to the freedom fighters at War-wounded Freedom Fighters' Rehabilitation Centre on Gaznavi Road in the capital's Mohammadpur.

Officials of the Prime Minister's Office, Assistant Private Secretary Gazi Hafizur Rahman Liku and Assistant Press Secretary ABM Sarwer-E-Alom Sarker handed the items to the freedom fighters.

The valiant freedom fighters thanked the PM and expressed their gratitude to her for remembering them on every national day and festival like the Independence Day, Victory Day, Eid and Pahela Baishakh.

They also wished the premier good health and a long life.

The nation celebrated Victory Day yesterday marking the country's victory against the Pakistani occupation forces in 1971.