President, CA pay homage to Liberation War martyrs
President Mohammed Shahabuddin and Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus paid tribute this morning to the valiant martyrs of the Liberation War as Bangladesh celebrates 54 years of independence.
They placed wreaths at the altar of the National Memorial in Savar at around 6am.
A contingent of Bangladesh Army, Navy and Air Force presented a state salute while a melancholy tune was being played on the bugles.
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During the tribute ceremony, the president and the chief adviser each observed a solemn silence for few minutes in memory of the martyrs of the great Liberation War in 1971.
The chief justice, advisers to the interim government, chiefs of the three services, freedom fighters, foreign diplomats and high-ranking military and civilian officials were present at the time.
After paying his respects, the chief adviser left the memorial premises.
Following his departure, the National Memorial was opened to people of all levels to pay homage.
