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DHAKA, March 26, 2026 (BSS) – Dhaka University (DU) unit of Bangladesh Jatiyatabadi Chhatra Dal (JCD) today paid tribute at the graves of Shaheed President Ziaur Rahman and former Prime Minister Begum Khaleda Zia, marking Independence and National Day.

The homage was paid by placing wreaths in the morning.

Later, prayers were offered, including Fateha and a special munajat, seeking eternal peace for their departed souls.

DU JCD President Ganesh Chandra Roy Sahos and General Secretary Nahiduzzaman Shapon led the program while other leaders and activists from the university and different residential halls took part.

After paying tribute, Ganesh Chandra Roy Sahos said,“The Independence Day is the inspiration to uphold the memory and ideals of Shaheed President Ziaur Rahman because he announced the independence and initiated the Liberation War in 1971.”

Former Prime Minister Begum Khaleda Zia has been a symbol of Bangladesh’s independence and sovereignty, he added.

Nahiduzzaman Shapon said that from the final struggle for independence to every movement to protect sovereignty, these two names and their ideals continue to inspire the people.

He added that they are committed to preserving their legacy and will continue working to build Bangladesh into a more democratic, prosperous and modern state by following those ideals.

Among others, DU JCD Senior Joint General Secretary Md. Nasir Uddin Shawon, Organizing Secretary Md. Nur Alam Bhuiyan Imon, Joint General Secretaries Alamgir Hossain Alam, BM Kawsar and Zubayer Ahmed were present.