First, the president laid wreaths at the coffin of Syed Ashraf, draped by national and party flags at the south plaza of Jatiya Sangsad on Sunday. He was followed by the prime minister, reports the UNB. Later, Sheikh Hasina along with senior leaders of her party placed another wreath paying rich tribute on behalf of Awami League at the coffin of Syed Ashraf. Earlier, his first namaz-e -janaza was held at the South Plaza of Jatiya Sangsad at 10:30am. President Abdul Hamid, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and Speaker Dr Shirin Sharmin Chowdhury also joined the munajat.

Source: Dhaka Tribune January 06, 2019 06:39 UTC