After laying the wreath, she stood in solemn silence for some time as a mark of respect to the memory of Bangabandhu, the architect of the independence.
Flanked by central leaders of the party, Sheikh Hasina, also the President of Bangladesh Awami League (AL), placed another wreath at the portrait of the Father of the Nation on behalf of her party.
Later, the leaders and workers of Awami League's associate bodies, including Awami Jubo League, Chhatra League, Mohila Awami League, Sramik League, Krishak League, Jubo Mohila League and Swechchhasebak League, also paid homage to Bangabandhu by placing wreaths at his portrait on the occasion.
On this day in 1971, Bangabandhu through his historic speech made a clarion call to people to fight against the Pakistani occupation forces to achieve the long-awaited freedom and independence.