Dhaka, May 30 -- President Mohammed Shahabuddin has issued a message on the occasion of the 45th martyrdom anniversary of Shaheed President Ziaur Rahman, paying his deepest respect to his immortal memory.

"On this solemn day, I respectfully and gratefully remember the outstanding contributions of this heroic commander of the Liberation War, proclaimer of independence, pioneer of multi-party democracy, architect of modern Bangladesh, and visionary statesman," he said.

Shaheed President Ziaur Rahman remains an unforgettable name in the history of Bangladesh's independence, sovereignty, and democratic progress, Shahabuddin said.

In the early hours of 26 March 1971, this brave soldier called upon the nation to engage in armed resistance ag...