A prayer meeting and Islamic discussion meeting were held in the capital to mark the 42nd martyrdom anniversary of former Chief of the Bangladesh Navy and heroic freedom fighter Rear Admiral (Retd) Mahbub Ali Khan.

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman, along with his family members, various government ministers, political figures, and dignitaries participated in the prayer mahfil.

A prayer meeting and Islamic discussion meeting were organized at 'Mahbub Bhaban' in Dhanmondi, Dhaka, on Thursday (August 6).

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman, late Mahbub Ali Khan's daughter and the Prime Minister's wife Dr. Zubaida Rahman, and granddaughter Barrister Zaima Rahman were present at the event.

Besides, Local Government, Rural Development and Cooperatives Minister and BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir, Social Welfare Minister Dr. AZM Zahid Hossain, Dhaka South City Corporation Administrator Abdus Salam, invited guests, eminent personalities and Mahbub Ali Khan's family members attended the program.

At the beginning of the program, a special Islamic discussion was held highlighting Rear Admiral (Retd.) Mahbub Ali Khan's patriotism, honesty, leadership, and his contribution to nation building.

Dhanmondi Mosque Khatib Maulana Lokman Mazhari, Shaykhul Hadith Maulana Abul Bashar Saiful Islam, and the Director General of the Islamic Foundation, along with prominent scholars of the country, spoke recalling various aspects of his active life.

After the discussion, special prayers and supplications were held under the leadership of the Khatib of Dhanmondi Mosque.It prayed for the eternal peace of the late Rear Admiral Mahbub Ali Khan. Special prayers were also offered for the peace, prosperity and well-being of the country, nation and the entire Muslim Ummah.