Dhaka: Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus today paid tributes to the martyrs of the Liberation War by placing a wreath at the National Memorial on the outskirts of the capital, marking the 55th Victory Day. He laid the wreath at the altar of the National Memorial around 6:56 am.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, after placing the wreath, the Chief Adviser stood in solemn silence for some time as a mark of respect to the memories of the martyrs of the Great War of Liberation in 1971. A contingent from Bangladesh Army, Navy, and Air Force presented a state salute on the occasion. Prof Yunus later signed the visitors’ book kept there.
The chief justice, advisers of the interim government, chiefs of the three services, freedom fighters, diplomats, and civil and military officials, among others, were present on the occasion. The nation is celebrating Victory Day with programmes paying homage to the martyrs who sacrificed their lives during the 1971 Liberation War.
Fifty-four years ago, on December 16, 1971, Bangladesh emerged as an independent country in exchange for the sacrifice of three million martyrs and the honour of about two lakh women. Along with the government, various political parties, socio-political, educational, and cultural institutions and organizations have arranged a series of programmes to celebrate the day.