Dhaka, June 7 -- BNP Standing Committee Member Dr Abdul Moyeen Khan on Sunday said research institutions dedicated to studying the life of former President Ziaur Rahman should have been established in Bangladesh long ago.

He expressed hope that the government will take steps soon in this regard, calling it a long-overdue responsibility.

The BNP leader made the remarks while speaking as the chief guest at a discussion, titled "The Role of Freedom Fighters in Rebuilding the State," organised by Bangladesh Jatiyatabadi Muktijoddha Dal and Muktijuddher Projonmo at the Institution of Diploma Engineers, Bangladesh (IDEB) in Kakrail, marking the 45th death anniversary of former President Ziaur Rahman.

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