BSS-03 President pays tributes to martyrs on Victory Day

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PRESIDENT-V DAY-TRIBUTE

President pays tributes to martyrs on Victory Day

SAVAR, Dec 16, 2017 (BSS) -President M Abdul Hamid today paid rich
tributes to the martyrs of the Liberation War by placing wreaths at the
National Memorial here this morning, marking the 47th Victory Day.

The President placed the wreaths at the altar of the National Memorial
at 6.34 am.

After placing the wreath, President Hamid stood in solemn silence for
some time as a mark of respect to the memories of the martyrs of the Great
War of Liberation of 1971.

A smartly turned out contingent drawn from Bangladesh Army, Bangladesh
Navy and Bangladesh Air Force presented state salute on the occasion when
bugles played the last post.

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, cabinet members, parliament members,
chiefs of the three services, diplomats, and high civil and military
officials were present.

BSS/ASG/SIR/MRI/0924 hrs