Nuruzzaman pays homage to Bangabandhu in Tungipara

Social Welfare Minister Nuruzzaman Ahmed on Saturday paid glowing tributes to Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman by placing a wreath at his grave in Tungipara of Gopalganj district marking the National Mourning Day and 44th martyrdom anniversary of Father of the Nation, reports BSS.

The minister also joined a munajat at the grave and prayed for eternal peace of the departed souls of Bangabandhu, his family members and other martyrs of August 15, 1975 massacre.

After paying tributed, the minister told journalists that the incumbent government, under the leadership of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina was working to improve living standard of the poor, helpless and distressed people.

About the social safety net programme, he said a total of 17 lakh widows will enjoy widow-allowance in the current financial year under this programme.

The number of allowances for elderly people will be increased from 40 lakh to 44 lakh and disability allowance to cent percent under the purview of the safety net programme, Nuruzzaman said.

Referring to the month-long programme taken by the ministry concerned marking the National Mourning Day, the minister said the 'Akheri Munajat' seeking eternal peace of the departed soul of Bangabandhu will be held on August 31.