President pays floral tribute at Bangladesh National Martyr’s Memorial

Danushka Godakumbura in Dhaka, Bangladesh

President Mahinda Rajapaksa who is on a three day official visit to Bangladesh paid a floral tribute at the Bangladesh National Martyr’s Memorial in Dhaka yesterday.

The Bangladesh National Martyr’s Memorial is situated 34 kilometers from Dhaka in Savar.

President Rajapaksa, after placing a floral tribute, planted a Mango sapling, which is the National Tree of Bangladesh, near the statue to mark his official visit. The President also inspected the trees planted by former Sri Lankan Presidents J.R. Jayewardene and Chandrika Bandaranaike Kumaratunga.

The President also met with Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina yesterday.

President Rajapaksa is expected to have talks with his Bangladesh counterpart President Zillur Rahman today. Talks will focus on strengthening bilateral ties.

The President will visit the Bangladesh Bangabandu Museum and International Buddhist Museum today.