He paid tribute at the memorial around 10:30 am on Saturday (August 22). A contingent of the Army, Navy and Air Force gave the President a guard of honor. A mournful tune was played on bugles.
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President Mirza Fakhrul pays tribute at National Memorial
Dhaka Magazine Desk
Published: Saturday, 22 August 2026
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After paying tribute, the President signed the visitor's book at the memorial.
Earlier, Mirza Fakhrul was elected President by votes of members of the national parliament on Thursday. He was formally sworn in as President at Bangabhaban on Friday.
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