M Firoz Al Mamun
Bangladesh: Interim Government Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus paid his respects to the valiant martyrs of the 1971 Great War of Liberation by laying a wreath at the National Memorial in Savar to mark Great Victory Day.
He offered his tribute at the memorial's altar at 6:56 AM today (Tuesday). He stood in silence for a brief period, commemorating the heroic sacrifice of those who fought in 1971.
A smart contingent from the Army, Navy, and Air Force presented a state salute during the ceremony.
A somber tune was played on the bugle.
Following the tribute, the Chief Adviser signed the visitors' book kept at the memorial.
Present at the occasion were the Chief Justice, Advisers to the Interim Government, the Chiefs of the three Armed Forces, valiant freedom fighters, diplomats, and high-ranking civil and military officials.
🇧🇩 Nation Celebrates Victory Day
Today, the nation is observing Victory Day with various programs to honor the martyrs who sacrificed their lives for the country in the Great War of Liberation in 1971.
Fifty-four years ago, on December 16, 1971, Bangladesh emerged as an independent state following the self-sacrifice of thirty lakh martyrs and the violation of nearly two lakh women.
Besides the government, various political parties, socio-cultural organizations, and educational institutions have undertaken diverse programs to celebrate the day.
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