Sun News Desk : Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina paid rich tributes to Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman by placing a wreath at his mausoleum in Tungipara on his 48th martyrdom anniversary and National Mourning Day on Tuesday.

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After placing the wreath, she stood in solemn silence for some time as a mark of profound respect to the memory of the architect of independence, who was brutally killed by some disgruntled army men on the dreadful night of August 15, 1975 along with most of his family members.

A smartly turned out contingent gave a state salute on the occasion, while the bugle played the last post.

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Along with her younger sister Sheikh Rehana, the premier then offered prayers at the grave seeking eternal peace of departed souls of the Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, Bangamata Begum Fazilatunnesa Mujib and other martyrs of August 15.

Speaker, cabinet members, chiefs of the three services, IGP and prime minister's family members were present on the occasion.

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Prayers were also offered seeking continued peace, progress and prosperity of the nation.

Flanked by senior Awami League leaders, Hasina, also the party president, later placed another wreath at the grave of Bangabandhu on behalf of her party.

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