TUNGIPARA, Gopalganj, May 17, 2024 (BSS) - State Minister for Cultural Affairs Nahid Izhar Khan today paid rich tributes to Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman by placing a wreath at his mausoleum at Tungipara in Gopalganj.

After laying the wreath, the state minister stood in solemn silence for some time as a mark of profound respect to the memory of the Father of the Nation.

Later, he offered 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 offered seeking longevity of the Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and her family members.

The state minister signed the visitors' book at the Tungipara Mausoleum Complex.

Chairman of Chattogram Development Authority (CDA) Freedom fighter Mohammad Yunus, senior officials of Ministry of Cultural Affairs, Gopalganj District Administration and Tungipara Upazila Administration, leaders of Awami League and allied organizations, among others, were present.