# Acting President Hafiz Uddin Ahmad Honors Shaheed Ziaur Rahman and Begum Khaleda Zia

*Acting President Hafiz Uddin Ahmad paid homage at the graves of Shaheed President Ziaur Rahman and former Prime Minister Begum Khaleda Zia.*

July 26, 2026 · Politics

## At a glance

- Acting President Hafiz Uddin Ahmad paid homage at the graves of Shaheed President Ziaur Rahman and former Prime Minister Begum Khaleda Zia.
- The ceremony included placing wreaths, offering ‘Fateha’ and ‘Munajat’ at Zia Uddyan.
- Ahmad was accompanied by key officials from the President’s Office and the State Minister for Liberation War Affairs.

Acting President Hafiz Uddin Ahmad, Bir Bikram, today paid homage at the graves of Shaheed President Ziaur Rahman and former Prime Minister Begum Khaleda Zia by placing wreaths at Zia Uddyan. He offered ‘Fateha’ and ‘Munajat’ seeking eternal peace for their souls. The President was accompanied by several officials including Secretary Khan Md Nurul Amin, Press Secretary Md Sarwar Alam, Military Secretary Major General A S M Bahauddin, and State Minister Ishraque Hossain. Earlier, Ahmad honored the martyrs of the Great War of Liberation at the National Memorial in Savar, where he was accorded a Guard of Honor upon arrival.

## Background of the Leaders

Shaheed President Ziaur Rahman was a pivotal figure in Bangladesh's history, known for his role in the liberation war and subsequent political leadership. Begum Khaleda Zia, a former Prime Minister, has been a significant political figure in Bangladesh, leading the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP).

## Significance of the Tribute

The homage paid by Acting President Ahmad underscores the continued reverence for these leaders within Bangladesh’s political and social fabric. Their contributions to the nation remain influential, and such gestures help preserve their legacies.

## Sources

- BSS

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