President Md. Shahabuddin and Prime Minister Tarique Rahman paid tribute to the martyrs of the 1971 Liberation War at the National Memorial in Savar on Thursday, March 26, 2026, marking the Great Independence and National Day. The two leaders placed floral wreaths at dawn to honor the memory of those who sacrificed their lives for the nation.

After laying the wreaths, the President and Prime Minister stood in solemn silence for a while, paying deep respect to the heroic martyrs of the Liberation War. The tribute ceremony was part of the national observance of Independence Day, which commemorates Bangladesh’s struggle and victory in 1971.

The event at the National Memorial symbolizes the country’s collective remembrance of its freedom fighters and the enduring significance of Independence Day in national life.