The National Martyrs’ Memorial is the national monument of Bangladesh, set up in memory of the valour and the sacrifice of all those who gave their lives in the Bangladesh Liberation War in 1971. The monument is located in Savar, about 35 km north-west of the capital, Dhaka.

President Sirisena was received by the Bangladesh Minister of Liberation War Affairs and Minister of Housing and Public Works when he arrived at the venue.

The President planted a sapling and signed the guest book.

Later, the President visited the Bangabandhu Memorial Museum.

Bangabandhu Memorial Museum is the house of the Father of the Nation of Bangladesh, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman. Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina is the eldest daughter of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman.

The President was warmly received at the museum by the daughter of the Prime Minister of Bangladesh. The President also signed the guest book.