President Mohammed Shahabuddin today (Nov 21) paid rich tribute to the martyrs of the Armed Forces who sacrificed their lives during the Liberation War of 1971, in observance of Armed Forces Day.

As the Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, he paid tribute by laying a wreath at the Shikha Anirban (Eternal Flame) in Dhaka Cantonment at 8 am and observed a moment of solemn silence to show deep respect for their memory.

A smartly turned out contingent of the Army, Navy and Air Force presented a salute at that time while a sad tune was played on the bugle.
 
The Head of the State also signed the visitors' book kept there.
 
On this day during the War of Liberation in 1971, the Bangladesh Armed Forces comprising Army, Navy and Air Force, came into being and launched an all-out attack on the Pakistani occupation forces.

After the independence of the country, this historic day is being observed as the Armed Forces Day every year in a befitting manner.

BDST: 1137 HRS, NOV 21, 2024
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