Dhaka, Tuesday, Mar 03, 2026
President Mohammed Shahabuddin and Chief Adviser Dr Muhammad Yunus paid floral tributes to the nation’s martyred intellectuals at the Martyred Intellectuals Memorial in Mirpur on Sunday, marking Martyred Intellectuals Day.The President placed a wreath at the memorial at 7:00 am and stood in solemn silence for a while. At around 7:30 am, the Chief Adviser also paid his respects by placing floral wreaths and observing silence.At the time, a smartly turned-out contingent of the armed forces rendered a guard of honour as a mournful tune was played on the bugle.Later, at the memorial premises, the Chief Adviser exchanged greetings with family members of the martyred intellectuals, war-wounded freedom fighters, the Chief Justice and members of the Advisory Council.In a message marking the day, President Mohammed Shahabuddin said intellectuals are among the key architects of a nation’s development and progress. He noted that through the practice of free thought, creative pursuits, ...
