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DHAKA, Aug 4, 2026 (BSS) - Attorney General Barrister Md Ruhul Quddus Kazol 
today paid floral tributes and offered prayers at the graves of former 
President Ziaur Rahman and former Prime Minister Begum Khaleda Zia, 
accompanied by the newly appointed deputy and assistant attorney generals.

The Attorney General visited the mausoleum complex at Sher-e-Bangla Nagar in 
the capital this afternoon, where he along with the other law officers placed 
floral wreaths at the graves of Ziaur Rahman and Khaleda Zia. They later 
offered prayers for the departed souls of Ziaur Rahman, Khaleda Zia and 
Arafat Rahman Koko.

Additional Attorney Generals Mohammad Arshadur Rouf and Barrister Aneek R 
Haque, along with the newly appointed deputy attorney generals and assistant 
attorney generals, were present at the time.

Speaking to reporters after the prayers, the Attorney General said lawyers 
witness every day the contributions made by Ziaur Rahman and Khaleda Zia to 
the country's legal system, constitution, democracy and human rights.

He said Khaleda Zia had made the greatest contribution to ensuring an 
independent judiciary in Bangladesh and added that the law officers would 
remain committed to democracy, human rights, justice and professionalism by 
following the principles and ideals upheld by the two leaders.