Delegates from six member countries of the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) paid tribute to the martyrs of Bangladesh’s Liberation War by placing wreaths at the National Martyrs' Memorial in Savar on Friday morning. Notably, India and Afghanistan did not participate in the ceremony.

The delegation was led by Dr. Habibur Rahman, Deputy Governor of Bangladesh Bank. After laying floral tributes, the representatives observed a minute of silence in remembrance of the fallen heroes. Delegates from Bangladesh, Nepal, Bhutan, the Maldives, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka were in attendance.

Speaking at the event, Bhutan's Governor Dasho Penjore emphasized the strong bilateral ties between Bhutan and Bangladesh. “We feel honored to pay tribute to the brave martyrs of Bangladesh,” he stated.