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Disaster Management DG pays homage to Bangabandhu at Tungipara

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BSS :

Newly appointed Director General (DG) of the Department of Disaster Management Rezwanur Rahman on Saturday 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 DG stood in solemn silence for some time there as a mark of profound respect to the memory of the Father of the Nation.

Later, he offered prayers 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 long life of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and her family members.

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