Prime Minister and BNP Chairman Tarique Rahman has paid tribute at the graves of former president Ziaur Rahman and former prime minister Khaleda Zia, marking Revolution and Solidarity Day.
Accompanied by senior party leaders, Tarique arrived around 8:30am at Zia Udyan. He offered prayers and took part in a special munajat, seeking eternal peace for the departed souls. He then laid wreaths at the graves and observed a moment of silence.
BNP acting secretary general Ruhul Kabir Rizvi, Finance and Planning Minister Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury, Social Welfare and Women and Children Affairs Minister AZM Zahid Hossain, Liberation War Affairs Minister Ahmed Aazam Khan and Chief Whip Nurul Islam Moni were among those present.
Meanwhile, BNP has organised a procession in the capital to mark the day. The procession is scheduled to begin at 3pm in front of the party’s central office in Nayapaltan. The prime minister is expected to join the procession on foot.
Rizvi said the procession would pass the Chief Justice’s residence in Kakrail, the Hotel InterContinental intersection, Banglamotor and Farmgate before ending at Manik Mia Avenue.
According to party sources, Tarique’s expected participation has generated enthusiasm among party leaders and activists. BNP’s Dhaka North and Dhaka South city units, along with affiliated organisations, have made extensive preparations for the programme.
