Leader of the Opposition and Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer Dr Shafiqur Rahman paid rich tributes to the 1952 Language Movement martyrs by placing wreaths at the Central Shaheed Minar in the capital on the occasion of Martyrs’ Day and International Mother Language Day.
At 12:22am on Saturday, marking the first hour of Ekushey February, he laid a wreath at the altar of the Shaheed Minar in memory of the martyrs who sacrificed their lives for the Bangla language.
He was accompanied by Opposition Whip and Convener of the National Citizen Party Nahid Islam and NCP Member Secretary Akhtar Hossain. Senior leaders of the 11-party alliance were also present.
After paying homage at the Central Shaheed Minar, Dr Shafiqur Rahman visited Azimpur Graveyard, where he offered prayers for the eternal peace of the language martyrs’ souls.
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