PM pays homage to Bangabandhu
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina yesterday paid rich tributes to Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, marking 45th anniversary of his martyrdom and the National Mourning Day.
The prime minister paid homage to the Father of the Nation by placing wreaths at the portrait of Bangabandhu in front of Bangabandhu Memorial Museum at Dhanmondi Road-32.
After placing wreaths there, the premier stood in solemn silence for some time, showing respect to the great leader and the architect of Bangladesh's independence.
A smartly turned out contingent of armed forces gave state salute, while bugle played the last post.
A munazat was also offered there, seeking eternal peace of the departed souls.
After paying tributes to Bangabandhu, Hasina along with her daughter, Saima Wazed Hossain, visited the historic residence of Bangabandhu in Dhanmondi, which has now been turned into Bangabandhu Memorial Museum.
From there, she went to Banani Graveyard where her mother Bangamata Fazilatunnesa Mujib, brothers Sheikh Kamal, Sheikh Jamal and Sheikh Russell, and other martyrs of August 15 were laid to eternal rest.
The PM placed wreaths and spread petals on their graves. She also offered prayers seeking the eternal peace of their departed souls.
Bangabandhu, his spouse Sheikh Fazilatunnesa Mujib, his three sons -- Sheikh Kamal, Sheikh Jamal and Sheikh Russell -- and family members of three close relatives of Bangabandhu were assassinated in cold blood on August 15, 1975.
Daughters of Bangabandhu -- Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and Sheikh Rehana -- survived as they were abroad at that time.
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