President Mohammed Shahabuddin and Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina have paid rich tributes to Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, marking his 48th martyrdom anniversary and the National Mourning Day.

As part of the state programme, the President and Prime Minister paid homage to the architect of the country's independence by placing wreath at the portrait of Bangabandhu in front of Bangabandhu Memorial Museum at Dhanmondi Road No 32 in the capital.

After placing the wreath, President and Prime Minister stood in solemn silence for some time to show profound respect to the great leader. A smartly turned out contingent of Bangladesh Armed Forces gave a state salute at that time, while the bugle played a tune of grief and somber to the last post.

A munajat was also offered seeking eternal peace of the departed souls of the martyrs of the August 15 carnage.

Later, flanked by senior Awami League leaders and her younger sister Sheikh Rehana, AL President Sheikh Hasina also  placed another wreath at the portrait of Bangabandhu on behalf of the party.