Ivy Rahman's eighth death anniversary today
Today is the eighth death anniversary of Ivy Rahman, former women's affairs secretary of Awami League (AL) and wife of President Zillur Rahman. Ivy was seriously injured in a grenade attack on an AL rally at Bangabandhu Avenue in the capital on August 21, 2004 and succumbed to her injuries three days later. To mark the day, President Zillur Rahman, family members, and AL leaders will place wreaths and offer special prayers at her grave at Banani at 10:30am. Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, ministers and leaders of her party and the grand alliance will attend a special prayer at Bangabhaban at 5:00pm today.
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