Newly appointed Director General (DG) of Bangladesh Coast Guard Rear Admiral Mir Ershad Ali, OSP, NPP, ndc, psc on Saturday paid rich tributes to Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman by placing a wreath at his mausoleum at Tungipara in Gopalganj.
After laying the wreath, the DG stood in solemn silence for some time as a mark of profound respect to the memory of the Father of the Nation.
Later, he offered prayer seeking eternal peace for the departed souls of Bangabandhu and other martyrs who had to embrace martyrdom on the fateful August 15, 1975.
A special prayer was also offered seeking longevity of the Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and her family members.
The DG also signed the visitors' book at the Tungipara Mausoleum Complex.
Senior officers of Coast Guard Headquarters, Zonal Commander West Zone and other officers, among others, were present.
