Prime Minister and BNP Chairman Tarique Rahman has paid tribute at the graves of BNP founder and martyred president Ziaur Rahman and former prime minister Khaleda Zia on the occasion of National Revolution and Solidarity Day.
The prime minister went to Zia Udyan in the capital's Sher-e-Bangla Nagar at around 8:30am on Saturday, accompanied by senior BNP leaders.
He placed wreaths at the graves of Ziaur Rahman and Khaleda Zia to pay his respects. After laying the wreaths, he recited Fateha and took part in a special prayer.
The BNP has announced a seven-day programme marking National Revolution and Solidarity Day. The tribute-paying ceremony at Zia Udyan was organised on the first day of the programme.
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman and other senior central leaders of the party were present.
As part of the seven-day programme, the BNP will also bring out a colourful procession from in front of its central office in Nayapaltan on Saturday.
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman will lead the procession.
According to the scheduled route, the procession will start from Nayapaltan and pass in front of the Chief Justice's residence in Kakrail, Hotel InterContinental, Banglamotor and Farmgate before ending at Manik Mia Avenue.
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