Foreign minister pays tribute to Bangabandhu

GOPALGANJ, August 19 (BSS): Foreign Minister Dr AK Abdul Momen on Friday paid rich tributes to Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman by placing a wreath at his grave at Tungipara in Gopalganj.

After laying the wreath, the foreign minister stood in solemn silence for some time as a mark of profound respect to the memory of the Father of the Nation.

Later, he offered munajat seeking eternal peace of the departed souls of Bangabandhu and other martyrs who had to embrace martyrdom on the fateful August 15, 1975.

Deputy Commissioner (DC) Shahida Sultana, District Awami League General Secretary Mahbub Ali Khan, Tungipara Municipal Mayor Sheikh Tozammel Haque Tutul, among others, were present.