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Homage paid to Bangabandhu

Staff Correspondent
The nation yesterday paid rich tribute to Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman on the 38th anniversary of his death with the day observed at state level as National Mourning Day.
The government, the ruling Awami League (AL) and different socio-cultural, political and professional bodies held elaborate programmes to mark the day.
On this day in 1975, the Father of the Nation along with
FROM PAGE 1 most of his family members was assassinated by a section of disgruntled army personnel.
His two daughters — Sheikh Hasina, now prime minister, and Sheikh Rehana -- escaped the bloodbath as they were abroad at that time.
Since early morning yesterday, hundreds of people from all strata thronged the Bangabandhu Memorial Museum at Dhanmondi in the capital and placed wreaths at the portrait of Bangabandhu.
President Abdul Hamid and Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina led the nation in paying tribute to Bangabandhu by placing wreaths at his portrait around 6:30am.
They also stood in solemn silence there for some time as a mark of profound respect to the memories of
the Father of the Nation and his slain family members.
Speaker Shirin Sharmin Chaudhury, cabinet members, PM's advisers, parliament members, chiefs of the three services, senior leaders of the AL and 14-party alliance, top government officials, among others, were present.
Hasina, also president of the ruling AL, visited the museum and recited from the holy Quran.
Later, AL leaders, workers, supporters and people from all walks of life wearing black badges paid homage to the Father of the Nation by placing wreaths at his portrait.
Hasina along with her family members also went to Banani graveyard in the capital and offered fateha at the graves of the departed souls.
Later, the president and the prime minister placed
wreaths at the mazar of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman at Tungipara in Gopalganj.
The day was a public holiday. The national flag was hoisted at half-mast atop all government, semigovernment and nongovernment offices across the country.
Black banners and posters were hung at different places across the capital. The historic speeches of Bangabandhu and patriotic songs were aired via loudspeakers throughout the day.
Jubo League, Chhatra League, Dhaka University authorities, University Grants Commission, Sector Commanders' Forum, Ekattorer Ghatok Dalal Nirmul Committee, Bangladesh Federal Union of Journalists, among others, held different programmes on the occasion.