Dhaka: Jatiya Sangsad Chief Whip Md Nurul Islam, MP (Barguna-2), along with fellow whips, paid tributes at the graves of Shaheed President Ziaur Rahman and former Prime Minister Begum Khaleda Zia.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, the Chief Whip was accompanied by Whip Md GK Gaus, MP (Habiganj-3), Rakibul Islam, MP (Khulna-3), Mia Nuruddin Ahmed Apu, MP (Shariatpur-3), M Ruhul Quddus Talukder Dulu, MP (Natore-2), Md Akhtaruzzaman Mia, MP (Dinajpur-4), and A B M Ashraf Uddin (Nijan), MP (Lakshmipur-4). The group placed wreaths at the graves to honor the late leaders.
In addition to laying wreaths, the Chief Whip and the whips observed a minute of silence and offered special prayers for the eternal peace of the departed souls. The leaders also prayed for the welfare of the country and its citizens, reflecting on the ideals of Shaheed President Ziaur Rahman and the contributions of Begum Khaleda Zia to national development.
The occasion was attended by senior officials from the Jatiya Sangsad Secretariat and various political leaders.