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Army chief pays tribute to Liberation War martyrs, Bangabandhu
DHAKA, June 27, 2018 (BSS) – Newly appointed Army Chief General Aziz Ahmed
today paid rich tribute to the martyrs of the Liberation War by placing
wreaths at the National Mausoleum in Savar.
After placing wreaths at the monument, he stood there in solemn silence for
some time as a mark of deep respect to the liberation war heroes, who laid
down their lives, said an ISPR press release.
At that time, a smartly turned out contingent of Bangladesh Army gave a
Guard of Honour, while the bugle played the last post.
Later, Army Chief Aziz Ahmed paid homage to the Father of the Nation
Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman by placing wreaths at his grave in
Tungipara of Gopalganj.
A smartly turned out contingent of Bangladesh Army gave a Guard of Honour
to the chief.
The Army chief prayed for Bangabandhu and other martyrs of the August 15
carnage.
BSS/PR/DH/ARS/1823 hrs