Sonali Bank Limited yesterday paid tribute to Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman and his family, who were martyred on August 15, 1975, and honoured the freedom fighters who served the bank.

To this end, the bank organised a discussion and offered special prayers at its head office in Dhaka.

Md Murshedul Kabir, deputy managing director of the bank, presided over the discussion, where Md Ataur Rahman Prodhan, chief executive officer and managing director, was present as chief guest.

Addressing the event, Rahman said Sonali Bank honoured 394 freedom fighters for their contribution to the Liberation War and to the bank itself.

He then said Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman personally named the bank following the Liberation War for serving the nation by helping rebuild its economy. He also urged all staff to implement the dream of the Father of the Nation.