42nd death anniversary of Gen Osmani observed
February 17, 2026 00:00:00
The 42nd death anniversary of General Muhammad Ataul Gani (MAG) Osmani, commander-in-chief of the Armed Forces of the War of Independence in 1971, was observed with due dignity and holding various programmes, reports BSS.
The day's programmes include: special prayers, discussion, placing wreath at his graveyard, and military honours, said a release of Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) Directorate on Monday.
A smartly turned-out contingent of the Bangladesh Army paid rich tributes to the valiant son of the soil through a ceremonial 'guard of honour'.
Subsequently, a prayer session was also held seeking eternal peace of his departed soul and well-being of the country and its people, the release added.
Earlier, General Officer Commanding (GOC) of the 17 Infantry Division of the Bangladesh Army and Sylhet area commander Major General Md Alimul Amin placed a wreath at the graveyard of General MAG Osmani (Retd) in Sylhet with due military dignity.
All senior military officers of the Sylhet area, members of other military
ranks, local dignitaries and representatives of the different media outlets,
among others, were present on the occasion.