President, PM pay homage to Bangabandhu at Tungipara

President Mohammed Shahabuddin and Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina have paid rich tributes to Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman.

The president and the prime minister paid their homage by placing wreaths at the mausoleum of the Bangladesh's founding father at Tungipara of Gopalganj district at 10:38am on Sunday (March 17).

After placing the wreaths, they stood in solemn silence for some time as a mark of profound respect to the memory of the Bangabandhu.

Meanwhile, a smartly turned out contingent drawn from Bangladesh Army, Navy and Air Force gave an honour guard on the occasion.

Later, Surah Fatiha was recited and special prayers were offered seeking eternal peace of the departed souls of Bangabandhu and his martyred family members.