BNP’s acting chairman Tarique Rahman visited the National Martyrs’ Memorial in Savar on Friday night to pay tribute to the heroes of the 1971 Liberation War. He arrived at the memorial around 10 p.m., accompanied by senior party leaders and numerous activists. Earlier in the evening, at 4:42 p.m., he placed flowers at the grave of late President Ziaur Rahman in Sher-e-Bangla Nagar and offered prayers. Tarique Rahman returned to Bangladesh on December 25 after 17 years in London. His arrival drew massive crowds from Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport to the 36 July Expressway area, turning Dhaka into a sea of people. Later that day, he addressed a large reception on the 36 July Expressway, outlining his vision for a safe and discrimination-free Bangladesh where citizens of all faiths and communities would enjoy equal security. Following his return, his visit to the National Memorial marked one of his first public tributes, symbolizing respect for the nation’s liberation heroes and reaffirming his political re-engagement.