The Executive Committee of the National Economic Council (ECNEC) approved six development projects including Akhaura-Agartala Dual Gauge Rail Link Project, with an outlay of Taka 1,095.47 crore.
The nation observed the National Mourning Day paying rich tribute to Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman on his 41st anniversary of martyrdom.
Bangladesh Mohila Awami League arranged a milad and doa mahfil in front of Bangabandhu Memorial Museum at Dhanmondi in the capital after Asr prayers today marking the 41st martyrdom anniversary of Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman.
Leaders of different states, including heads of the government, have remembered the uncompromising and charismatic leadership of the Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman with 'deep respect', calling Mujib a great visionary statesman of international stature.
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina paid homage to Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman by placing a wreath at his mazar marking the 41st martyrdom anniversary of the great leader and also the National Mourning Day.