Army pays tribute to Gen Osmani on 42nd death anniv

The Bangladesh Army paid rich tributes to General (retd) Muhammad Ataul Gani (MAG) Osmani, commander-in-chief of the Armed Forces during the 1971 Liberation War, in Sylhet on Monday, marking his 42nd death anniversary.

The day's programmes include: special prayers, discussion, placing of floral wreaths at his graveyard, and military honours, said a release of Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) Directorate.

A smartly turned-out contingent of the Bangladesh Army paid rich tributes to the valiant son of the soil through a ceremonial “guard of honour.”

Subsequently, a prayer session was also held seeking eternal peace of his departed soul and well-being of the country and its people, the release added.

General Officer Commanding (GOC) of the 17 Infantry Division of the Bangladesh Army and Sylhet area commander Major General Md Alimul Amin placed a wreath at the grave of General MAG Osmani (Retd) in Sylhet with due military dignity.

All senior military officers of the Sylhet area, members of other military ranks, local dignitaries and representatives of different media outlets, among others, were present on the occasion.