, Feb. 21 -- Prime Minister Tarique Rahman paid rich tributes to the martyrs of the historic Language Movement early Saturday by placing wreaths at the Central Shaheed Minar marking 'Amar Ekushey'-the International Mother Language Day and Shaheed Dibosh.

The Prime Minister arrived at the Shaheed Minar at 12:04am and placed a wreath around 12:07am.

He stood in solemn silence for some time as a mark of profound respect to the memories of the language heroes.

A munajat was offered praying for the salvation of the departed souls of the language martyrs and those who sacrificed their lives during the Liberation War and various democratic movements.

Later, the Prime Minister, along with cabinet members and his advisers, also placed a wreath...