PM Modi pays homage to martyrs of Bangladesh War of Independence

TIL Desk/National/Dhaka/ Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday visited the National Martyr’s memorial at Savar here and paid homage to those who died in the 1971 Bangladesh War of Independence. On reaching the memorial, Modi also planted a sapling of the Arjuna tree there.

“This sapling has been planted as a mark of respect for the valorous martyrs of Bangladesh,” the Prime Minister’s Office tweeted. After planting the sapling, Modi paid homage to the martyrs at the memorial, comprising seven pairs of triangular-shaped walls — each representing a significant chapter in Bangladesh’s history, including the 1952 ‘Bhasha Andolan’ (Language Movement) — through which Bangladesh became an independent nation from Pakistan.

Sharing a picture of Modi laying a wreath at the memorial, the Ministry of External Affairs tweeted, “Prime Minister @narendramodi paying solemn tribute at the National Martyr’s Memorial to the brave-hearts of the Liberation War of Bangladesh, for their great sacrifices.”