Armed Forces Day: Chief adviser pays tribute at Shikha Anirban

Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus today paid tribute to the martyrs of the Bangladesh Liberation War by placing a wreath at the Shikha Anirban in the Dhaka Cantonment area.

After placing the wreath, he stood in solemn silence for some time to show profound respect to the memories of the armed forces martyrs, who made supreme sacrifices during the Liberation War.

Earlier in the day, President Mohammed Shahabuddin paid tribute to the martyrs of the Liberation War by placing a wreath at the Shikha Anirban.

He was accompanied by the chiefs of the armed forces and other military personnel.

After placing the wreath, the president, who is also the Supreme Commander of Armed Forces, stood in solemn silence for a while as a mark of respect to the memories of the martyrs. Later, a smartly turned out contingent of the Army, Navy and Air Force presented a salute on the occasion.

President Shahabuddin also signed the visitors' book there.

On his arrival at Shikha Anirban, chiefs of the three services and the principal staff officer (PSO) of the Armed Forces Division received the president.

Bangladesh observes November 21 as Armed Forces Day marking the day in 1971 when the army, the navy, and the air force launched a coordinated offensive against the Pakistani forces.