Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina paid rich tributes to Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman heralding the yearlong birth centenary celebrations of the great leader on Tuesday morning (March 17).
The Premier paid the homage by placing a wreath at the portrait of Bangabandhu in front of Bangabandhu Memorial Museum on the historic 32 Dhanmondi Road here this morning.
After laying the wreath, she stood in solemn silence for some time as a mark of profound respect to the memory of Bangabandhu, also the architect of independence.
She was accompanied by her younger sister Sheikh Rehana and her daughter Saima Wazed Putul were present on the occasion.
Later, Cabinet members, PM’s advisers, parliament members and senior leaders of Bangladesh Awami League (AL) were also present. The leaders of associate bodies of Awami League and other socio-cultural organizations placed wreaths at the portrait of Bangabandhu.
Earlier, at 6-30 AM National flag and Party flag were hoisted atop Bangabandhu Bhavan, central party office and atop all party offices at districts and upazillas across the country.