University Grants Commission of Bangladesh (UGC) has paid tribute to former president Ziaur Rahman and former prime minister Khaleda Zia by placing floral wreaths at their graves on the occasion of historic 7 November, National Revolution and Solidarity Day.
On Saturday morning, a member of UGC, directors of various divisions, officers and employees, alongside leaders of the UGC Officers’ Association and the Employees’ Union, placed wreaths at their graves in Sher-e-Bangla Nagar, Dhaka.
Professor Abdullah-Al-Mamun, member of UGC; Durga Rani Sarkar, director of Strategic Planning and Quality Assurance Division; and Zafar Ahammad Jahangir, director of General Services and Engineering Division, were present on the occasion.
In addition, Md Mohibul Ahsan, president of UGC Officers’ Association and additional director of Public University Management Division; Md Golam Dastagir, general secretary of UGC Officers’ Association and deputy director of Public Relations and Publication Division; Md Nazmul Hasan, president of UGC Employees’ Union; and Md Moktar Zaman (Swadhin), general secretary of UGC Employees’ Union, participated in the tribute programme.
Following the wreath-laying, a special prayer was conducted seeking the salvation of the departed souls of Ziaur Rahman and Khaleda Zia, as well as the welfare of the country and the nation.
The information was issued by Mohammad Jaminur Rahman, director (additional charge) of Public Relations and Publication Division, UGC.
