Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus today paid solemn tribute to the heroic martyrs of the 1971 War of Liberation on the occasion of Armed Forces Day (November 21).
The Chief Adviser honored the fallen heroes by placing a wreath at the altar of Shikha Anirban (Flame Eternal) at Dhaka Cantonment this morning, as reported by the Chief Adviser’s Press Wing.
Following the wreath-laying, Prof. Yunus stood in profound silence to show respect for the sacrifices made by the martyrs. The ceremony included a salute presented by a smartly turned out contingent of the Army, Navy, and Air Force, accompanied by the traditional playing of the Last Post on the bugle.
Upon arrival, Prof. Yunus was received by the chiefs of the three services and senior officials of the Armed Forces Division before signing the visitors' book.
Bangladesh annually observes November 21 as Armed Forces Day, marking the historic day in 1971 when the combined Bangladesh Armed Forces (Army, Navy, and Air Force) were officially formed and launched a decisive all-out offensive against the Pakistani occupation forces.
