Dhaka:BNP Chairman and Prime Minister Tarique Rahman paid tribute to party founder Ziaur Rahman and former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia on Saturday. He marked the occasion of National Revolution and Solidarity Day by placing wreaths at their graves in the capital.
According to United News of Bangladesh, Tarique, who is the eldest son of Ziaur Rahman and Khaleda Zia, visited their graves at Sher-e-Bangla Nagar at approximately 8:30 am. He first laid a wreath in his capacity as the Prime Minister and observed a moment of silence in their honor. Subsequently, accompanied by senior party leaders, he placed another wreath on behalf of the BNP as its chairman.
Following the wreath-laying, Tarique and other party leaders participated in a special munajat, praying for the salvation of the souls of the party's founder and former chairperson. Present at the ceremony were BNP acting Secretary General Ruhul Kabir Rizvi and other senior party figures, including Nazrul Islam Khan, Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury, Salahuddin Ahmed, and others.
After Tarique's departure, a large gathering of BNP leaders, activists, and supporters assembled to pay their respects to Ziaur Rahman and Khaleda Zia. Various BNP-affiliated organizations, including the party's Dhaka north and south units, also laid wreaths at Ziaur Rahman's grave.
The National Revolution and Solidarity Day, commemorating the 51st anniversary of the events of November 7, 1975, is being observed by both the government and the BNP with various programs. The government has declared the day a public holiday. The BNP commenced its observance by hoisting national and party flags at its central office in Nayapaltan and the chairman's office in Gulshan. A colorful rally is scheduled to begin at 3 pm from the Nayapaltan central office, with Tarique inaugurating the event.