CA pays tribute to Liberation War martyrs on Victory Day
He placed the wreath at the altar of the National Memorial at around 6:56am.
Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus on Tuesday paid rich tributes to the martyrs of the Liberation War by laying a wreath at the National Memorial on the outskirts of the capital, marking the 55th Victory Day.
He placed the wreath at the altar of the memorial at around 6:56am. Afterward, the Chief Adviser observed a moment of solemn silence as a mark of deep respect for the memories of the martyrs of the Great Liberation War of 1971.
On the occasion, a smartly turned-out contingent from the Bangladesh Army, Navy and Air Force rendered a state salute. Prof Yunus later signed the visitors’ book at the memorial.
The programme was attended by the Chief Justice, advisers of the interim government, chiefs of the three armed services, freedom fighters, diplomats, and senior civil and military officials, among others.
The nation is celebrating Victory Day with elaborate programmes to honour the martyrs who made the ultimate sacrifice for the country during the 1971 Liberation War.
On December 16, 1971—54 years ago—Bangladesh emerged as an independent nation at the cost of the lives of three million martyrs and the dignity of about two lakh women.
Alongside the government, various political parties and socio-political, educational and cultural organisations have also taken a range of initiatives to mark the day.
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