Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina paid homage to August 15 martyrs at the Banani graveyard in the capital on Sunday (April 23).

Sheikh Hasina along with her younger sister Sheikh Rehana paid glowing homage by placing wreaths at the graveyard this morning.

Later, they stood in solemn silence for some time. They also spread flower petals on the graves.

Besides, they offered Fateha and prayed for eternal peace of the departed souls of the martyrs of August 15.

At the Banani graveyard, their mother Bangamata Begum Fazilatun Nesa Mujib, brothers Sheikh Kamal, Sheikh Jamal, and Sheikh Russel and other martyrs of August 15, 1975 were laid to eternal rest.

Bangabandhu, his spouse Bangamata Begum Fazilatun Nesa Mujib, their three sons- Sheikh Kamal, Sheikh Jamal, and Sheikh Russel - and most of the family members of Bangabandhu and his three close relatives were assassinated in cold blood on the fateful night of 15 August, 1975 by a group of disgruntled army men.

Two daughters of Bangabandhu -- incumbent Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and her sister Sheikh Rehana -- could escape the carnage as they stayed abroad at that time.

BDST: 1324 HRS, APR 23, 2023
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