DHAKA, Aug 15, 2023 (BSS) - The National Mourning Day and the 48th martyrdom anniversary of Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman was observed today across the country and Bangladesh missions abroad with due respect and solemnity. AL's Dhaka north and south city units, Awami Jubo League, Awami Swechchhasebak League, Mahila Awami League, Jubo Mahila League, Jatiya Sramik League, Bangladesh Krishak League, Bangladesh Chhatra League (BCL), Tanti League and BCL's Dhaka University unit also paid homage to Bangabandhu. Flanked by senior AL leaders, AL President Sheikh Hasina later placed another wreath at the grave of Bangabandhu on behalf of her party. The prime minister also joined a milad and doa mahfil on the mausoleum premises marking the National Mourning Day. The AL and its associated bodies distributed food among the poor and destitute people in front of AL Bangabandhu Avenue central office here and other places marking the day.

Source: Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha August 15, 2023 14:10 UTC