PM’s tributes to Bangabandhu on his 97th birthday
Online Desk
16 Mar 2016 23:41 PM । Update: 17 Mar 2016 01:39 AM
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina- file photo
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Thursday paid rich tributes to Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman on the occasion of the 97th birthday of the great leader.
The Prime Minister paid the homage by placing a wreath at the portrait of Bangabandhu in front of Bangabandhu Memorial Museum at Dhanmondi in the capital at 7 am, reports the UNB.
After laying the wreath, the Prime Minister stood in solemn silence for some time as a mark of respect to the memory of the Father of the Nation.
Cabinet members, advisers to the Prime Minister and parliament members were present on the occasion.
Later, flanked by the central party leaders, Sheikh Hasina, also the president of Bangladesh Awami League, placed another wreath at the portrait of Bangabandhu on behalf of her party.
The birthday of Bangabandhu is being observed across the country today as the National Children's Day.
