SAVAR, Mar 26 (V7N) – In a solemn display of national gratitude, President Md. Shahabuddin and Prime Minister Tarique Rahman led the nation in paying floral tributes to the heroic martyrs of the Liberation War at the National Memorial in Savar this morning. Marking the 56th Independence and National Day, the state leaders honored the "children of the sun" who sacrificed their lives during the 1971 struggle for sovereignty. As the mournful notes of the bugle resonated across the memorial grounds, the President and the Prime Minister stood in a moment of profound silence to reflect on the legacy of the martyrs. Following the formal state tribute, Prime Minister Tarique Rahman, joined by members of the Cabinet, placed a separate wreath to honor the architects of the nation’s freedom.

The ceremony continued as the President and the Prime Minister signed the visitor’s book, a traditional gesture documenting the day's significance in the national archives, before exchanging greetings with foreign diplomats who expressed international solidarity. Following the top state leadership, Chief Justice Zubayer Rahman Chowdhury, accompanied by other distinguished judges, paid his respects at the altar. They were followed by the heads of the three services, who led military delegations in a disciplined tribute. In a particularly poignant moment, family members of martyrs and war-wounded freedom fighters were joined by the families of those injured or killed in the July Movement, bridging the nation's historic struggle with its recent path toward reform.

Beyond the official ceremonies, the memorial grounds saw a massive influx of participants from various political and social organizations, as well as citizens from all walks of life who converged to lay floral wreaths. Under a strict security blanket ensured by law enforcement, the atmosphere remained one of disciplined reverence as the nation united to celebrate its hard-won independence. The day’s events serve as a powerful reminder of the resilience of the Bengali people and their collective commitment to the red-green flag that was born out of a bloody nine-month struggle in 1971.

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