President Mohammed Shahabuddin on Thursday paid tribute to the martyrs of the Bangladesh Liberation War by placing a wreath at the Shikha Anirban (Eternal Flame) in the Dhaka Cantonment area.
The president paid the tributes to the martyrs to commemorate the Armed Forces Day today (November 21), reports UNB.
He was accompanied by the chiefs of the armed forces and other military personnel while paying the homage at 8am.
After placing the wreath the president, who is also the Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, stood there in solemn silence for a while as a mark of respect to the memories of the martyrs who made supreme sacrifices during 1971’s Liberation War.
Later, a smartly turned out contingent of the Army, Navy and Air Force presented a salute on the occasion.
President Shahabuddin also signed the visitors’ book there.
On his arrival at Shikha Anirban, the chiefs of the three services and the principal staff officer (PSO) of the Armed Forces Division received the president.
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