Dhaka [Bangladesh], May 30 (ANI): The Indian High Commission in Bangladesh on Saturday paid tributes to the country’s former President Zia-ur-Rahman on his death anniversary and recalled his radio address of March 1971, which inspired people on a path of resistance against oppression and led to national liberation.In a post on X, the Indian High Commission in Bangladesh said India stands with the people of Bangladesh in a saga of shared sacrifices and a common journey towards prosperity.”As the people of Bangladesh gather today in memory of one of their nation’s bravest sons – Shaheed President Zia-ur-Rahman, Bir Uttam – we recall his famous radio address of March 1971, which electrified the masses, inspired them on a path of resistance against oppression and led to national liberation,” the post said.”Today, as then, India stands shoulder to shoulder with the people of Bangladesh in a saga of shared sacrifices and a common journey towards progress and prosperity of both our peoples,” it added.On May 30, 1981, the then-President of Bangladesh, Zia-ur-Rahman, was assassinated at the Chattagram Circuit House.Bangladesh is observing the 45th death anniversary of former President Zia-ur- Rahman today. The former president Zia-ur-Rahman is the father of Bangladesh’s current Prime Minister, Tarique Rahman, and the husband of former Prime Minister, Begum Khaleda Zia.Bangladesh President Mohammed Shahabuddin paid tributes to former President Zia-ur- Rahman’s role in the great Liberation War of Bangladesh in 1971.Zia-ur- Rahman had, on March 26, 1971, declared Bangladesh’s independence in a radio address from Kalurghat radio station in Chattagram. (ANI)(This content is sourced from a syndicated feed and is published as received. The Tribune assumes no responsibility or liability for its accuracy, completeness, or content.)