PM, cabinet colleagues pay homage to Bangabandhu, martyrs of Liberation War

FE Team | Published: January 08, 2019 23:49:28

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina paid on Tuesday homage to Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman on the occasion of forming her government for the third consecutive term, reports UNB.
Sheikh Hasina paid tributes to Bangabandhu by placing a wreath at his portrait in front of Bangabandhu Bhaban at Dhanmondi in the city on Tuesday morning, a day after she took oath as the prime minister for the record fourth time.
After laying the wreath, she stood in solemn silence for some time as a mark of profound respect to the memory of Bangabandhu, the architect of independence.
Flanked by the new cabinet colleagues, Sheikh Hasina, also the Awami League (AL) president, placed another wreath at Bangabandhu's portrait as the party chief.
Advisers to the prime minister, Jatiya Sangsad chief whip, whips, AL parliament members and central leaders of the party were also present on the occasion.
Later , Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina paid homage to the martyrs of the Liberation War.
She paid tributes to the martyrs by placing a wreath at the altar of the National Memorial at Savar.
After laying the wreath, she stood in solemn silence for some time as a mark of profound respect to the memories of the martyrs who made supreme sacrifice for the independence of Bangladesh.
A smartly turned out contingent drawn from the three services gave a state salute, while bugle played the last post on the occasion.
Flanked by the new cabinet colleagues, Sheikh Hasina, also the Awami League (AL) president, placed another wreath at the altar of the National Memorial as the party chief.
Advisers to the prime minister, Jatiya Sangsad chief whip, whips, AL parliament members and central leaders were also present on the occasion.
Later, Sheikh Hasina signed the visitors' book kept on the National Memorial premises.