BSS, Dhaka
The nation will pay homage to its brave sons tomorrow who laid down their lives on the day 43 years ago for the realisation of the six-point demand through a vigorous movement led by Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Shiekh Mujibur Rahman.
Eleven people, including Manu Mian, Shafique and Shamsul Haque were gunned down by police and EPR members on June 7, 1966 in Dhaka and Narayanganj during a hartal called for the release of Bangabandhu and other leaders detained for launching the Six- Point Movement.
President Zillur Rahman and Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today gave separate messages on the occasion. [Read more]