India home minister pays tribute to Bangabandhu

Indian home minister Rajnath Singh on Sunday visited Bangabandhu memorial museum and paid tributes to the great leader and Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman.

"Deeply moved to see the site where he & his family members were martyred," the Indian minister tweeted after visiting the museum, reports UNB.

Rajnath Singh said Bangabandhu's contribution to Bangladesh and South Asia will always be remembered.

After placing floral wreaths on portrait of Bangabandhu, he also signed visitors' book there.

He wrote, "I was very touched to visit the home of late Bangabandhu Mujibur Rahman. I pay my homage to late Bangabandhu and his martyred family. He will be always remembered as a freedom fighter not only in Bangladesh but throughout the world."

Earlier in morning, the Indian minister visited Dhakeshwari temple in Dhaka and offered his prayers at the temple.