The nation recalled Bangabandhu in tears and prayers
The 43rd anniversary of assassination of Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman was observed on Wednesday across the country with due reverence and solemnity. The nation recalled Bangabandhu- the architect of the country's independence - in tears and prayers.
The government, political parties, and different socio-political and cultural organisations observed the day with due respect.
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As the day broke, people wearing black badges started streaming into the Bangabandhu Memorial Museum at Dhanmondi 32 and his grave at his ancestral home at Tungipara in Gopalganj in silent to pay tributes to the independence hero.
President Abdul Hamid, was the first to place wreaths at the portrait of Sheikh Mujib at the Bangabandhu Memorial Museum at the dawn followed by prime minister Sheikh Hasina.
After placing the wreaths, they stood in solemn silence for a minute when bugles played the last post. A smartly turned out contingent drawn from the three services presented salute on the occasion. Hasina, also the ruling Awami League president, along with senior party leaders placed another wreath on behalf of her party at the portrait of Mujib.