DHAKA: Leaders and activists of Awami League (AL) and its associated organizations paid rich tributes to former President Zillur Rahman, placing floral wreaths at his grave in city’s Banani area Friday morning.

AL Joint General Secretary Jahangir Kabir Nanak, presidium member Sahara Khatun, agriculture and cooperative affairs secretary Dr Abdur Razzak and AL student wing Chhatra League president HM Bodiuzzaman Shohag, among others, were present.

Veteran politician Zillur Rahman died this day in 2013 at a Singapore hospital. He served as the 19th President of Bangladesh from February 12, 2009 till his death.

BDST: 1509 HRS, MAR 20, 2015