The newly-elected Awami League National Committee, Central Working Committee and Advisory Council on Saturday paid tributes to Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman on Saturday.
Led by party President and Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina they placed a wreath on the Mausoleum of the great leader at Tungipara in Gopalganj.
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During the time, the leaders offered Fateha and joined a munajat seeking eternal peace of the departed souls of Father of the Nation and other martyrs of August 15, 1975 carnage.
Prayers were also offered seeking continued peace, progress and prosperity of the country and the nation.
Sheikh Hasina was elected President of Bangladesh Awami League for the 10th consecutive term, while Obaidul Quader was re-elected as general secretary for the third time in the 22nd National Council held December 24.
Source: United News of Bangladesh