PM offers prayers at Hazrat Shahjalal, Hazrat Shah Paran shrines

Prime Minister and Awami League President Sheikh Hasina today offered prayers at the shrines of Hazrat Shahjalal (RA) and Hazrat Shah Paran (RA) in Sylhet city.

Hasina, who reached Sylhet to kick off the election campaign of her party for the 12th national polls, first went to the mazar of Hazrat Shahjalal.

She was there for some time, reciting from the Holy Quran and offering prayers.

Later, the premier visited the mazar of Hazrat Shah Paran.

She also recited from the Holy Quran and offered prayers there.

Prime Minister's younger sister Sheikh Rehana accompanied her in both the places.

Thousands of people standing on both sides of the road greeted the PM on her way to the shrines by chanting slogans and clapping.

The AL chief will address an election rally at Sylhet Government Alia Madrasa Ground in the afternoon.