Dhaka, Feb. 21 -- President Shahabuddin and Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus paid rich tributes to the martyrs of the historic Language Movement by placing wreaths at the Central Shaheed Minar marking 'Amar Ekushey'-the International Mother Language Day and Shaheed Dibosh.

President Shahabuddin arrived at the Shaheed Minar exactly at 11:59pm and placed a wreath as the clock struck 00:01. DU VC and other university officials met and greeted the President.

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Chief Adviser Yunus placed a floral wreath at the Central Shaheed Minar shortly after zero hours.

Dhaka University Vice Chancellor Professor Niaz Ahmed Khan welcomed the Chief Adviser upon his arrival at the Central Shaheed...