Modi pays homage to 1971 martyrs in Dhaka

June 06, 2015 12:06

"Beginning the visit by paying homage to the martyrs of the Liberation War of 1971," the PMO tweeted.

"Foundation Stone for Jatiyo Smriti Shoudho was laid by Bangabandhu himself. Design was chosen from various entries obtained in a competition.The Memorial consists of 7 distinct triangles indicating 7 stages of the national movement of Bangladesh that led to its Independence," it said.

"After tributes to the Martyrs, paying respects to Sheikh Mujibur Rahman at Bangabandhu Memorial Museum," it added.

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