Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today (Jan 15) paid rich tributes to the martyred members of the Bangladesh Armed Forces. She paid homage by placing a wreath at the Shikha Anirban (flame eternal) at Dhaka Cantonment this morning. After laying the wreath, she stood in solemn silence for some time to show profound respect to the memories of the armed forces martyrs, who made supreme sacrifices during the 1971 Liberation War.     A contingent drawn from army, navy and air force presented a guard of honour at that time, while the bugle played the last post. Later, Sheikh Hasina, also in-charge of the Ministry of Defence, signed the visitors' book kept on the Shikha Anirban premises. Earlier, on her arrival at Shikha Anirban, the Prime Minister was received by chiefs of the three services. After placing the wreath, she went to the Armed Forces Division (AFD) where PM's security adviser and chiefs of the three services made a courtesy call on her.

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today (Jan 12) paid homage to the martyrs of the Liberation War, a day after taking oath to form the government for a record fifth term and fourth in a row. Sheikh Hasina as the Prime Minister first paid glowing tributes to the martyrs by placing a wreath at the altar of the National Memorial at Savar, on the outskirts of the capital city Dhaka, around 11am. Flanked by the new cabinet colleagues, Sheikh Hasina, also placed another wreath at the altar of the National Memorial. After laying the wreaths, they stood in solemn silence for some time as a mark of profound respect to the memories of the martyrs who made supreme sacrifice for the independence of Bangladesh. A smartly turned out contingent drawn from the three services gave a state salute, while bugle played the last post on the occasion. Later, Sheikh Hasina signed the visitors' book kept on the National Memorial premises.  

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and her new cabinet colleagues today paid homage to Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, a day after taking oath to form the government for a record fifth term and fourth in a row. Sheikh Hasina first paid tributes to Bangabandhu as the Prime Minister by placing a wreath at his portrait in front of Bangabandhu Bhaban at Dhanmondi. Along with her new cabinet colleagues, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, also placed another wreath at Bangabandhu's portrait. After placing the wreath, they stood there in solemn silence a while to show due respect to the Architect of independent Bangladesh. Later, the prime minister and her new cabinet colleagues started their journey for National Memorial at Savar to pay tributes to the Liberation War martyrs. Sheikh Hasina took oath as the prime minister for the fifth time, four days after the Awami League secured a landslide victory in the 12th parliamentary election held on January 7, 2024, bagging 222 parliamentary seats out of 298.  

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina paid glowing tributes to the martyred family members of Bangabandhu including Shaheed Sheikh Russell. PM along with her younger sister Sheikh Rehana paid homage to them by placing wreath at Banani graveyards on Sheikh Russell Day coinciding with the Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman's youngest son's 60th birthday.   Earlier, Sheikh Hasina and her younger sister Sheikh Rehana went to the Banani graveyards in the morning. They also offered fateha and joined a special munajat there, seeking eternal peace of the departed souls of Bangabandhu, Bangamata and other martyrs of the August 15 carnage. Later, the two daughters of Bangabandhu spread flower petals on the graves of the martyrs. The 60th birthday of Sheikh Russell, a student of class four at University Laboratory School, is being observed today as the Sheikh Russell Day. Russell, also the youngest brother of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, was born on October 18 in 1964 at the historic Bangabandhu Bhaban on Dhanmondi road number 32 in the capital. He was brutally killed along with most of his family members, including his father Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, on August 15, 1975. The Cabinet Division in 2021 declared October 18, the birthday of Sheikh Russell, as 'Sheikh Russell Day' under the category "Ka".

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today paid rich tributes to Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, marking his 48th martyrdom anniversary and the National Mourning Day. As part of the state programme, the prime minister paid homage to the architect of the country's independence by placing wreath at the portrait of Bangabandhu in front of Bangabandhu Memorial Museum at Dhanmondi Road No 32 in the capital. Reports BSS After placing the wreath, she stood in solemn silence for some time to show profound respect to the great leader. A smartly turned out contingent of Bangladesh Armed Forces gave a state salute at that time, while the bugle played a tune of grief and somber to the last post. A munajat was also offered seeking eternal peace of the departed souls of the martyrs of the August 15 carnage. Later, flanked by senior Awami League (AL) leaders and her younger sister Sheikh Rehana, Sheikh Hasina, also AL President, placed a wreath at the portrait of Bangabandhu on behalf of the party. Speaker of the House, Chief Justice, cabinet members and chiefs of army, navy and air forces, among others, were present on the occasion. From Dhanmondi, the premier later went to the Banani Graveyard where her mother Bangamata Begum Fazilatun Nesa Mujib, brothers Sheikh Kamal, Sheikh Jamal, and Sheikh Russel and other martyrs of August 15, 1975 were laid to eternal rest. She placed wreaths and spread flower petals on their graves. Sheikh Hasina also offered Fateha and prayed for eternal peace of the departed souls of the martyrs of August 15. The day is being observed across the country as National Mourning Day. Bangabandhu, his spouse Bangamata Begum Fazilatun Nesa Mujib, his three sons- Sheikh Kamal, Sheikh Jamal and Sheikh Russel- and most of the family members of Bangabandhu and his three close relatives were assassinated in cold blood on the fateful night of August 15, 1975 by a group of disgruntled army men. Two daughters of Bangabandhu -- incumbent Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and her sister Sheikh Rehana -- could escape the carnage as they stayed abroad at that time.

High Commissioner Pranay Verma visited Tungipara on 9 August 2023 and paid his warm tributes to the Father of the Nation of Bangladesh Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman on his 48th Death Anniversary. He laid a floral wreath at the mausoleum of Bangabandhu, honouring his enduring legacy and his historic contributions in shaping the history and progress of Bangladesh as an independent, modern nation. During his visit to the mausoleum, High Commissioner Verma expressed his confidence that the vision and ideals of Bangabandhu will continue to guide and inspire the strong bonds of friendship between India and Bangladesh and their peoples for generations to come. In honouring the legacy of Bangabandhu, the two countries are also reminded of their shared sacrifices in the Liberation War of 1971 that continues to provide the foundation for their special relationship. During this visit, High Commissioner also visited Orakandi and interacted with the members of the Matua community and offered prayers at the holy shrine in Shridham Orakandi. He highlighted that people-to-people contacts are at the heart of India-Bangladesh relationship and reiterated India's commitment to bolstering cultural exchanges and development partnership between the two countries.

On the occasion of the 74th founding anniversary of the Awami League, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina pays homage to the Father of the Nation, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman.  She expressed her respect by placing flowers at the sculpture of Bangabandhu in Dhanmondi 32. On Friday morning, June 23, PM Hasina offered this tribute.  She first paid homage as the Prime Minister and then as the President of the Awami League with the party's top leaders. Awami League's General Secretary Obaidul Quader, Presidium Member Matia Chowdhury, Abdur Rahman, Jahangir Kabir Nanak, Joint General Secretary Mahbubul Alam Hanif, and AFM Bahauddin Nasim were present at that time. After paying homage to the sculpture of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, the launching ceremony of the programme was carried out by flying balloons and pigeons. Today is the 74th founding anniversary of the Bangladesh Awami League. On this day in 1949, the historic political party was founded.

External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar on Wednesday paid homage to Mahatma Gandhi in Uganda’s Jinja, at the source of the Nile river. Jinja is a town in southern Uganda, on the shore of Lake Victoria. The source of the Nile, at Coronation Park, is marked by a garden and a monument honouring British explorer John Hanning Speke. “Honoured to pay homage to Bapu, the apostle of peace and non-violence, in Jinja at the source of the Nile,” Jaishankar tweeted on Wednesday. “Gandhiji’s ashes, immersed in the Nile, reflects the universality of his message. And also his deep and abiding bond with Africa,” the EAM further wrote. EAM Jaishankar is on a visit to Uganda and Mozambique from April 10-15 to further strengthen India’s “strong bilateral relations” with the two countries. Marking a milestone in Indian-Uganda bilateral cooperation, Jaishankar inaugurated the first foreign campus of India’s National Forensic Sciences University in Jinja, Uganda on Wednesday. “A personal vision of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, its international footprint is a matter of particular satisfaction,” Jaishankar tweeted. Jaishankar also highlighted that this was a proud day for India, a proud day for Uganda and for the India-Uganda relationship. The inauguration of NFSU’s Uganda campus is an example of practical cooperation between the two nations, he added. Mentioning the courses offered by this university – Forensic Sciences in behavioural sciences, cyber security, digital forensics and allied sciences – Jaishakar said that he was confident that these courses will be in high demand and will bring immense benefits to all the stakeholders in Uganda and in Africa. In his remarks at the inauguration of the NFSU in Uganda, Jaishankar said, “India’s National Forensic Sciences University is opening its campus in Uganda, partnering with the Ugandan People’s Defence Forces. This is the first foreign campus of the National Forensic Sciences University. Even more important, it is actually the first government University of India opening a campus anywhere abroad in the world.” Jaishankar on Monday met Uganda’s President Yoweri K Museveni at his farm in Rwakitura and congratulated the country on assuming the chairship of the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM). “Privileged to call on President @KagutaMuseveni of Uganda at his farm in Rwakitura. Conveyed the personal greetings of PM @narendramodi. Appreciated his guidance on furthering our traditional and long-standing ties,” Jaishankar tweeted. He also discussed cooperation in trade and investment, infrastructure, energy, defence, health, digital and agricultural domains. “Discussed cooperation in trade & investment, infrastructure, energy, defence, health, digital and agricultural domains. Congratulated Uganda on assuming the chairship of the NAM and affirmed our strong coordination at multilateral forums including the United Nations,” the EAM tweeted.

President Mohammad Abdul Hamid and Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina paid rich tributes to the Liberation War martyrs by placing wreaths at the National Memorial here on the outskirts of the capital early this morning, marking the 53rd Independence and National Day. The President first placed the wreath at the altar of the memorial followed by the Prime Minister. After laying the wreaths, the President and the Premier stood in solemn silence for some time as a mark of profound respect to the memories of the martyrs of the Great War of Liberation in 1971. A smartly turned-out contingent drawn from Bangladesh Army, Navy and Air Force presented a state salute at that time while the bugles played the last post. The Head of the State and the Head of the Government also signed the visitors’ book kept on the memorial premises. Flanked by her party leaders, Sheikh Hasina, also the President of the Awami League, paid glowing tributes to the Liberation War martyrs by placing another wreath at the National Memorial on behalf of her party. Jatiya Sangsad Speaker Dr Shirin Sharmin Chaudhury, Chief Justice Hasan Foez Siddique, senior AL leaders, leaders of AL-led 14-party alliance and high civil and military officials, among others, were present there. Later, the Jatiya Sangsad (parliament) speaker and the chief justice also paid homage to the martyrs by placing wreaths at the National Mausoleum. Every year, the March 26 brings the most tragic reminiscence of the history's blackest episode that heralded a nine-month bloody ordeal from the night of March 25, 1971, achieving the long-cherished independence on December 16 the same year at the cost of a sea of blood. In the wake of the military crackdown by the then Pakistan occupation force, Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman proclaimed the independence of Bangladesh through the then EPR (East Pakistan Rifles) wireless at 00-30 hours on March 26 (the night following March 25) in 1971 at his historic Road-32 residence at Dhanmondi here. The day is very auspicious and precious to the Bengali nation.

President M Abdul Hamid and Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today paid rich tributes to Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman here on his 103rd birth anniversary and the National Children's Day-2023. The President and the Prime Minister in person paid their homage by placing wreaths at the mausoleum of Bangabandhu at Tungipara in Gopalganj at about 10:30 am. President Hamid first laid a wreath at Bangabandhu's mazar followed by Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. After placing the wreaths, they stood in solemn silence for some time as a mark of profound respect to the memory of the Father of the Nation. A smartly turned out contingent drawn from Bangladesh Army, Navy and Air Force gave an honour guard on the occasion. Flanked by senior leaders of her party, Sheikh Hasina, also the Awami League president, placed another wreath at the mazar of Bangabandhu on behalf of the party. President's wife Rashida Khanam along with her son Rejwan Ahammad Taufiq, MP, and the Prime Minister along with her family members also separately paid rich tributes to Bangabandhu by pacing floral wreaths. Abdul Hamid and Sheikh Hasina offered Fateha and joined a munajat seeking eternal peace of the departed souls of Bangabandhu as well as other martyrs of the August 15 carnage. Cabinet members, PM's advisers, parliament members and senior leaders of Bangladesh Awami League were present. The President also signed the visitor's book kept on the mausoleum premises. On his arrival on the mausoleum premises, President Abdul Hamid was received by Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. The Premier earlier reached Tungipara at 10 in the morning by road. She started journey for Tungipara after placing wreath at the portrait of Bangabandhu in front of Bangabandhu Memorial Museum on Dhanmondi Road No 32 in the capital.   The birthday of Bangabandhu is being observed across the country as the National Children's Day for many years. On this day in 1920, Bangabandhu, the vivacious leader of the Bangali nation, the architect of independent Bangladesh and the greatest Bangalee of all times, came off in a respected Muslim family at Tungipara village of Gopalganj sub-division, now district.