বিশেষ সংবাদ

বিশেষ সংবাদ

National

President, PM pay homage

Staff reporter : President Mohammed Shahabuddin and Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina paid homage to the martyrs of the historic Language Movement marking the Amar Ekushey and the International Mother Language Day.

Read more : BNP's Statement is the Delirium of a Madman

Both the Head of the State and the Head of the Government paid homage by placing wreaths at the Central Shaheed Minar in the city at one minute past midnight tonight.

PM Hasina arrived at the Shaheed Minar premises seven minutes before the clock struck 12 midnight, while President Shahabuddin reached the Central Shaheed Minar three minutes before the zero hour.

Read more : No threat of terrorist attack

President Shahabuddin was the first to lay wreath at the Central Shaheed Minar. Just after the President, the premier placed wreath at the Shaheed Minar.

They stood in solemn silence for some time as a mark of profound respect to the memories of the Language Heroes.

Read more : Metrorail to run every 8 minutes

Subsequently, flanked by cabinet members and senior leaders of the party, Sheikh Hasina, also the President of ruling Bangladesh Awami League, placed another wreath at the Shaheed Minar on behalf of the party.

Later, the Shaheed Minar was opened to the public when hundreds of people from all walks of life walked barefoot with flowers in hands and humming "Amar Bhaiyer Rokte Rangano Ekushey February" to recall the supreme sacrifice of the language heroes on this day in 1952.

Sun News/MR

Copyright © Sunnews24x7
Most
Readed
Recent

Yunus meets Azerbaijan President

Staff reporter : Chief Adviser Dr. Muhammad Yunus met with A...

Pakistan in turmoil again

International Desk: Pakistan has been in turmoil again deman...

Israeli strikes kill 47 Palestinians

International Desk: At least 47 Palestinians have been kille...

Israeli strikes kill 47 Palestinians

International Desk: At least 47 Palestinians have been kille...

sunnews27x7 advertisement
Lifestyle
Entertainment
sunnews24x7 advertisement
Sports