Prime Minister Tarique Rahman paid tribute by laying flowers at the graves of his father, former President Ziaur Rahman, and his mother, former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia, at Zia Udyan in the capital on the occasion of National Revolution and Solidarity Day. During the visit, he visited their graves and offered prayers.
The head of government paid tribute to his parents at their graves around 8:30 am on Saturday (November 7). BNP acting secretary general Ruhul Kabir Rizvi and other central leaders of the party were present at the time. The ruling BNP has announced a seven-day program to mark the day. On the first day, the Prime Minister will lead a procession in front of the party office in Nayapaltan after paying tributes. The procession will start from the BNP central office in Nayapaltan and turn right near the Chief Justice's residence in Kakrail. It will then pass in front of Hotel Intercontinental, pass through Bangla Motor and Farmgate and end at Manik Mia Avenue.
