TUNGIPARA, Gopalganj, May 4, 2024 (BSS) - Newly elected committee of the Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) today paid rich tributes to Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman at Tungipara in Gopalganj.

Members of BGMEA committee led by its President S M Mannan Kochi placed a floral wreath at the mausoleum of Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman this noon.

After laying the wreath, the BGMEA leaders stood in solemn silence for some time as a mark of profound respect to the memory of Bangabandhu, the architect of Bangladesh's Independence.

Later, they offered a special prayer seeking eternal peace of the departed souls of Bangabandhu and other martyrs who had to embrace martyrdom on the fateful August 15, 1975.

A special prayer was also offered wishing for longevity of the Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and her family members.

President of BGMEA also signed the visitors' book at the Tungipara Mausoleum Complex.

Former President of BGMEA and Bangladesh Awami League industries and trade affairs secretary Md Siddiqur Rahman, Dhaka North Awami League industries and trade affairs Secretary and Member of Parliament of Dhaka-18 constituency Md Khosru Chowdhury, BGMEA Senior Vice-President Khandaker Rafiqul Islam, Vice-Presidents Abdullah Hil Rakib and Md Nasir Uddin, Tungipara Municipal Mayor Sheikh Tozammel Haque Tutul and Upazila Nirbahi Officer (UNO) Md Moinul Haque, among others, were present.