Dhaka: Acting President Hafiz Uddin Ahmad, Bir Bikram, today paid homage at the graves of Shaheed President Ziaur Rahman and former Prime Minister Begum Khaleda Zia. He honored the legacy of these prominent national figures by placing wreaths at their graves at Zia Uddyan at 12:46 pm. Following the wreath-laying ceremony, he offered 'Fateha' and 'Munajat', seeking eternal peace for the departed souls of both leaders.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, the Acting President was accompanied by several key officials, including President Office's Public Division Secretary Khan Md Nurul Amin, Press Secretary Md Sarwar Alam, Military Secretary to the President Major General A S M Bahauddin, and State Minister for Liberation War Affairs Ishraque Hossain. The presence of these dignitaries underscored the significance of the tribute.
Earlier in the day, Acting President Hafiz Uddin Ahmad also paid homage to the martyrs of the Great War of Liberation by placing a wreath at the National Memorial in Savar. Upon his arrival at the National Memorial premises, he was accorded a Guard of Honor, highlighting the respect and recognition of his role in the ongoing remembrance of the nation's history.